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Orvplaiutonr  preface. 


Liturgies,  or  formulas  of  worship,  -were  in  use  in  the 
Jewish  Church  lung  before  the  Christian  era. 

We  learn  in  the  New  Testament  that  John  the  Bap- 
tist taught  his  disciples  to  pray ;  and  no  follower  of  the 
Saviour,  however  averse  he  may  be  to  repetition,  would 
be  willing  to  abandon  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

In  the  Christian  Church,  in  the  age  of  the  apostles, 
the  People  responded  Amen  "  at  the  giving  of  thanks," 
but  the  existence  of  a  Liturgy  cannot  be  affirmed.  The 
gifts  of  the  day  of  Pentecost  may  have  set  aside  all 
other  helps,  for  the  time  being ;  yet  forms  of  worship 
were  introduced  at  an  early  date,  and  gradually  passed 
into  universal  authority. 

Marked  changes,  in  doctrine  and  in  ritual,  were  ef- 
fected by  the  Reformation  ;  but  Liturgies,  prepared  and 
adopted  by  the  Reformers,  are  still  in  use,  with  some 
modifications ;  and  they  seem  to  be  increasing  in  favor. 

Reason  and  Value  of  a  Liturgy. 

Hymns  and  music  are  arranged  beforehand  fur  united 
worship :  Why  should  the  like  preparation  be  denied  to 
prayers?  Shall  the  Congregation  submit  all  praising 
to  the  Choir,  and  all  praying  to  the  Minister  ? 

If  congregational  singing  be  approved,  (with  or  with- 
out the  aid  of  a  choir,)  a  large  variety  of  tunes  would 
seem  to  be  undesirable.  Why  should  not  the  same 
hymns  be  sung,  and  in  the  same  melodies  or  harmonies, 
frum  generation  to  generation  ?  And  why  should  not 
the  reason  of  the  case  be  equally  applicable  to  prayers  ? 

Sermons  are  addressed  to  the  People,  and  cannot  be 
too  widely  instructive.  Prayers  and  praises  are  ad- 
dressed to  the  Supreme  Being.  The  mercies  of  the 
good  Father,  though  always  new,  are  the  same  yester- 
day, to-day,  and  for  ever.  The  needs,  sympathies, 
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EXPLANATORY    PREFACE. 


and  obligations  of  His  children,  continually  suggest 
the  same  "supplications,  intercessions,  and  giving  of 
thanks." 

There  is  little  variety  in  extemporaneous  prayer,  even 
with  persons  who  are  said  to  be  "  gifted"  in  that  way. 
Only  by  preparatory  study  can  sameness  be  avoided, 
and  variety  will  still  be  rather  in  the  language  than  in 
the  sentiment. 

The  value  of  a  Liturgy  is  not  in  novelty,  but  in 
familiarity.  The  words  of  a  prayer,  if  fitly  chosen — a 
prayerful  "form  of  sound  words" — may  in  some  sort 
be  the  ark  of  the  covenant,  containing  the  hidden 
manna  and  the  budding  rod.  It  is  indeed  the  spirit 
that  quickeneth ;  yet  formulas  of  worship,  though  cold 
and  dead  when  considered  only  in  the  letter,  may 
awaken  the  soul  into  the  life  of  devotion.  There  was 
power  in  the  bones  of  a  prophet,  2  Kings  xiii.  20,  21. 

Order  of  Public  Worship. 

There  are  eight  formulas  in  this  Book.  If  the  first 
four  be  regarded  as  the  Order  of  Morning  Prayer,  the 
last  four  may  be  accepted  as  the  Order  of  Evening 
Prayer :  Yet  there  is  nothing  in  any  one  of  the  series 
which  should  restrict  it  to  morning  or  evening. 

In  the  first  four,  certain  passages  (printed  in  italic) 
are  set  forth  as  responses  by  the  Congregation.  These 
are  in  sufficient  number,  perhaps,  to  secure  attention, 
and  to  promote  a  feeling  of  common  interest.  To  ac- 
commodate such  (if  there  be  any)  as  object  to  responses, 
the  last  four  formulas  are  without  this  provision,  except- 
ing in  the  introduction. 

It  may  also  be  observed,  that  the  passages  printed  in 
italic  are  parts  of  the  general  prayer,  and  should  not  be 
omitted  by  the  Minister.  In  responding,  (if  so  it  may 
be  called,)  the  People  simply  join  him  in  the  passages 
referred  to.  —  All  responses,  including  Amen,  should  be 
uttered  in  a  distinct,  audible,  yet  subdued  voice. 


EXPLANATORY    PREFACE. 


Intent  of  this  Liturgy. 

These  formulas  are  merely  helps — and  helps  to  such 
persons  only  as  may  be  inclined  to  use  them,  in  whole 
or  in  part,  statedly  or  occasionally. 

Many  Christian  people  do  not  observe  the  ordinances 
of  Baptism  and  the  Lord's  Supper.  As  in  relation  to 
these  rites,  so  in  relation  to  all  forms  of  prayer,  "  let 
every  man  be  fully  persuaded  in  his  own  mind,"  and 
regard  the  lesson  of  Romans  xiv. 

The  Minister  may  shorten  the  Order  of  "Worship  by 
omitting  the  introductory  service ;  also  the  sentences 
or  paragraphs  [enclosed  in  brackets.]  Nor  is  extem- 
poraneous prayer  excluded :  He  may  omit  the  general 
prayer  and  substitute  one  of  his  own. 

Excepting  for  Anniversaries,  and  for  Schools  and 
Families,  Scripture  Lessons  are  not  noted.  Selections 
from  the  Bible  are  at  the  discretion  of  the  Minister. 

The  instructions  printed  in  connection  with  all  the 
forms  are  so  clear,  that  only  a  little  attention  is  needed 
to  make  every  thing  perfectly  plain. 


Blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord,  for  the  strength, 
and  time,  and  patience,  required  in  the  preparation  of 
this  Gospel  Liturgy.  Would  it  were  more  worthy  the 
heavenly  aims  of  devotion  and  love  ! 

The  prayers  and  the  praises  herein  presented,  will 
be  the  prayers  and  the  praises  of  all  who  shall  find  in 
them  an  expression  of  their  own  meditations  and  feel- 
ings :  The  book  itself  being  reverently  dedicated  to  the 
worship  of  God  our  Father,  and  held  forth  in  memory 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  a.  c.  t. 


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Beginning  of  the  Year 70 

Day  of  Fasting 71 

John  the  Baptist 72 

Thanksgiving  Day 73 

Treaty  of  Peace 75 

Landing  of  the  Pilgrims.... 7 6 
Ending  of  the  Year 77 


Explanatory  Preface Pages  5  to  7 

Silent  Prayers  on  entering  a  Church 13,  14 

Order  of  Public  Worship,  No.  I.  to  No.  VIII.  15  to  59 

Prayers  after  Sermon 60  to  62 

Anniversaries,  Formulas  for 63  to  77 

Christmas  Day 63 

Advent  Sunday 64 

Transfiguration Co 

Good  Friday 06 

Easter  Sunday 07 

Ascension  Sunday 68 

Whitsunday 69 

National  Festivals  : 

February  22 78  |  Fourth  of  July 79 

Selections  of  Psalms,  and  Miscellaneous 82 

Sunday-Schools  and  Families 128 

Meetings  of  Sunday-School  Teachers 136 

Associations  and  Conventions,  &c 138 

Morning  Family  Worship 141 

Occasional  Collects 146  |  At  the  Table 149 

Evening  Family  Prayers 151 

Special  Prayers  at  Sea 159 

Ceremonial  of  Marriage 162 

Dedication  of  Children 164 

Christian  Fellowship 166 

Order  of  the  Communion  Service 170 

First  Formula 170  |  Second  Formula 176 

Dedication  of  a  Church 180 

Ordination  and  Installation 184 

Prayers  for  the  Sick 188 

Prayers  by  the  Sick 191 

Burial  of  the  Dead 200 

Service  at  the  House 200  |  At  the  Grave 209 

Dedication  of  a  Cemetery 211 

Hymns  of  Christian  Devotion 215 

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ORDER    OF    ANNIVERSARIES. 


TABLE   OF  EASTER. 

Easter-Day  is  always  the  first  Sunday  after  the  full  moon  which  hap- 
pens on,  or  next  after,  the  twenty-first  day  of  March ;  and  if  the  full 
moon  happen  on  a  Sunday,  Easter-Day  is  the  Sunday  after. 

1857 April  12        1865 April  16  1873 April  13 

1858 "       4        1866 «        1  1874 «        5 

1859 "     24        1867 "     21  1875 March  28 

1S60 "       8        1868 "     12  1876 April  16 

1861 March  31        1869 March  28  1877 "       1 

1862 April  20        1870 Aprill7  1878 "     21 

1863 "       5        1871 "       9  1879 "      13 

1864 March  27        1872 March  31  1880 March  28 

Ascension  Sunday  is  the  sixth  Sunday  after  Easter,  and  Whitsunday 
(or  Pentecost)  is  the  seventh.  Advent  Sunday,  as  generally  noted,  is  also 
a  movable  Feast.  If  a  day  certain  be  preferred,  let  it  be  the  first  Sun- 
day in  December. 

In  all  Anniversaries,  it  is  rather  the  event  than  the  time,  wo  seek  to 
commemorate.  For  which  reason,  several  of  the  following,  if  falling 
upon  a  weekday,  may  be  observed  on  the  Sunday  before  or  after. 

No.  10  is  set  down  for  the  first  Sunday  in  September;  and  No.  12  for 
the  second  Sunday  in  November.  If  a  Day  of  Thanksgiving  be  not  ap- 
pointed by  the  civil  authority,  let  it  be  observed  on  the  third  Thursday 
in  November. 


ORDER    OF    THE 

1  Beginning  of  the  Year 70 

2  February  Twenty-second 78 

3  Day  of  Fasting 71 

4  Good  Friday 66 

5  Easter  Sunday 67 

6  Ascension  Sunday 68 

7  "Whitsunday 69 

8  John  Baptist,  June  24 72 


ANNIVERSARIES. 

9  Fourth  of  July 79 

10  Transfiguration 65 

11  Thanksgiving  Day 73 

12  Treaty  of  Peace 75 

13  Advent  Sunday 64 

14  The  Pilgrims,  Dec.  20 76 

15  Christmas  Day 63 

16  Ending  of  the  Year 77 


ORDER    OF   THE    nYMNS. 

1  Sabbath  "Worship,  including  general  praise.  2  Divine  Providence. 
3  Trust  in  the  Lord.  4  Holy  Scriptures.  5  Gospel  of  Christ.  6  Aspira- 
tions and  Virtues.  7  Affliction  and  Consolation.  8  Occasional  Hymns. 
9  Closing  Hymns. 

Few  strictly  occasional  hymns  have  been  inserted,  for  the  reason  that 
the  dedication  of  a  church,  for  example,  is  of  comparatively  rare  occur- 
rence, and  numerous  hymns  of  worship  are  suitable  fur  such  an  occa- 
sion. Nearly  all  hymns,  relating  to  the  ministry  of  Christ,  would  bo  in 
place  at  the  Communion;  And  many  which  treat  of  the  divine  govern- 
ment, may  fitly  be  used  at  funerals. 


into*  at  %  f  pits. 


Acquaint  thee,  0  mortal..HrMN  251 

Affliction  is  a  stormy  deep 201 

Affliction's  faded  form  draws....  200 
Again  the  lord  of  life  and  light      6 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus' 92 

Almighty  and  immortal  King...  80 
Almighty  Father,  gracious  Lord  34 
Almighty  Father,  gracious  P ....  254 

Almighty  Maker,  God 58 

All  nature  feels  attractive 191 

Approach  not  the  altar 61 

As  the  sweet  flower  that 207 

Author  of  good,  we  rest  on 180 

Awake,  my  soul,  in  joyful 122 

Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every .  175 
Awake  the  song  that  gave  to ...    94 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne .   15 

Behold,  the  grace  appears 99 

Behold  the  lofty  sky 85 

Behold  the  long-expected  Light  133 

Behold  the  morning  sun 83 

Behold,  the  Prince  of  Peace 101 

Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God 21 

Be  thou,  O  God,  exalted  high...      9 

Blest  is  the  man  who  fears 194 

Borne  on  the  ocean's  stormy ....  77 
Bread  of  heaven,  on  thee  we....  228 

Bright  Star  of  Hope 74 

By  faith  may  Jesus  dwell 107 

Calm  on  the  bosom  of  thy 208 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King.  78 
Come,  all  ye  weary,  fainting....  106 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly....  154 
Come  in,  thou  blessed  of  tho....  224 
Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful...  Ill 
Come,  sound  his  praise  abroad..      8 

Come,  thou  fount  of  every 132 

Come,  ye  who  love  the  Lord 167 

Bay  by  day  the  manna  fell 46 

Beem  not  that  they  are  blessed  202 
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Eat,  drink,  in  memory.... Hymn  227 

Eternal  life,  how  sweet  the 170 

Eternal  source  of  every  joy 242 

Eternal  source  of  life  and  light.  258 
Eternal  source  of  life  and 257 

Faith,  hope,  and  charity 182 

Far  from  mortal  cares 181 

Father,  adored  in  worlds  above.    37 
Father  and  Friend,  thy  light...    39 

Father  of  all,  whoso  cares 65 

Father  of  Lights,  we  sing  thy...    41 
For  thee,  O  God,  our  constant...      3 

From  all  that  dwell  below 248 

From  every  stormy  wind  that...  121 

From  the  holy  mount  above 108 

From  tribulation's  gloomy  vale.  217 

Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears 52 

Give  us  room,  that  we  may 139 

God  guard  the  poor 190 

God  in  his  temple  let  us  meet...      2 

God  is  Love:  his  mercy 35 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way    38 
God  of  mercy,  do  thou  never  ...  245 

God  of  our  lives,  thy 238 

Grace,  'tis  a  charming  sound....  127 
Great  God,  attend  while  Zion...    14 

Great  God,  at  whose 239 

Great  God,  how  infinite  art 45 

Great  God  of  grace,  arise  and....  161 
Great  God,  whose  all-pervading  169 

Great  God,  whose  universal 143 

Great  ruler  of  all  nature's 56 

Hail  to  the  Sabbath-day 22 

Hail,  sweetest,  dearest  tie 233 

Happy  the  heart,  where 193 

Happy  the  meek,  whose 174 

Hark,  the  glad  sound,  the 113 

Hark,  the  song  of  jubilee 147 

Hark,  'tis  the  prophet  of  the ...    89 

Hark,  what  mean  those 88 

Hasten,  Lord,  the  glorious 144 


INDEX     OF     HYMNS. 


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Heaven  is  here.    Its Hymn  178 

He  dies,  the  Friend  of  sinners..  114 
High  in  the  heavens,  eternal....    29 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord 10 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet ...  130 
How  blest  thy  creature  is,  0....    98 

How  gracious  the  promise IIS 

How  happy  is  he  born  or 170 

How  precious  is  the  book 87 

How  rich  thy  favors,  God  of.....  47 
How  sweetly  flowed  the  gospel's  112 
Hushed  be  the  battle's  fearful ..  185 

Imposture  shrinks  from  light...    54 

In  darkness  as  in  light 42 

In  God's  eternity 138 

In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory...  198 

In  the  glad  morn  of  life 243 

In  trouble  and  in  grief,  0 203 

In  thy  courts,  let  peace  be 28 

I  sing  the  gospel  day 146 

I  eing  the  mighty  power  of  God    59 

Jehovah,  God,  thy  gracious 44 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  60ul 109 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er 125 

Join  all  the  glorious  names 102 

Joined  in  a  union  firm  and 23G 

Joy  to  the  world!  the  Lord  is...  90 
Joy  to  the  earth !  the  Prince  of    91 

Lamp  of  our  feet,  whose 84 

Let  deepest  silence  all  around...  155 
Let  everlasting  glories  crown...    95 

Let  every  mortal  ear  attend 126 

Let  us  adore  the  grace  that 232 

Life  is  a  span,  a  fleeting 215 

Like  morning,  when  the  early..  166 
Like  shadows  gliding  o"er  the...  211 
Lo,  God  is  here !  let  us  adore....      5 

Lord,  bring  me  to  resign 152 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy 253 

Lord,  I  believe :  Thy  power  I...  73 
Lord  in  heaven,  thy  dwelling  ...    30 

Lord  of  the  worlds  above 18 

Lord,  thou  hast  searched  and...    43 

Lord,  when  thy  people  Beet 12 

Love  divine,  all  love  excelling...    17 

Love  is  the  strongest  tie 163 

Lo,  what  a  glorious  sight 128 


Mark  how  the  swift Hymn  244 

Mark  the  soft-falling  snow 137 

Mediator,  Son  of  God 105 

Mighty  God,  while  angels  bless     55 
Mighty  One,  before  whose  face..  235 

My  Father,  cheering  name 48 

My  God,  the  spring  of  all  my...  188 
My  God,  what  silken  cords  are.  131 

My  Maker  and  my  King 50 

My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard 165 

My  soul,  praise  the  Lord 66 

My  spirit  longs  its  rest  to 186 

Not  with  terror  do  we  meet 225 

Now  begin  the  heavenly  theme.    97 
Now,  Lord,  the  heavenly  seed ...  256 

Now  may  He  who  from  the 222 

Now  we  are  met  from 234 

O  all  ye  people,  clap  your  hands    53 
O  bless  the  Lord  of  Life,  who  ...    96 

O  blest  are  they  who  feel 140 

O  come,  and  adore  him,  come  ...  250 

O  come,  loud  anthems  let  us 23 

O  for  a  closer  walk  with  God....  159 

O  for  a  faith  that  will  not 76 

O  for  a  thousand  tongues  to 136 

OGod,  thou  art  my  God 196 

O  God,  whose  presence  glows  ...    11 

O  happy  is  the  man  who 177 

O  help  us.  Lord.     Each 197 

O  may  our  sympathizing 192 

Omniscient  God,  'tis  thine  to....  168 

Once  more,  O  Lord,  let 255 

On  light-beams,  breaking 68 

O  praise  ye  the  Lord,  prepare...    62 

O  sweet  as  heavenly  music 110 

O  stay  thy  tears,  for  they 209 

O  the  delights,  the  heavenly 134 

O  thou,  at  whose  almighty 184 

O  thou,  enthroned  in  worlds 70 

O  thou  to  whom  all  creatures...    27 

O  thou  to  whom  in  ancient 221 

O  thou  who  driest  the 199 

O  thou  who  hast  at  thy 158 

O  thou  who  in  mournin  5 119 

O  thou  who  on  thy  chosen 220 

0  thon  whose  own  vast 219 

0  thou  whose  scales  the 172 


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INDEX    OF    HYMNS. 


Our  heavenly  Father Hymn  229 

Our  life,  advancing  to  its 246 

0  who  shall  see  the  glorious 145 

0  Zion,  tune  thy  voice 252 

Part  in  peace!  Is  day  before...  249 
Pastor,  thou  art  from  us  taken.  212 

People  of  the  living  God 230 

Praise  the  Lord,  by  whose 261 

Praise  the  Lord,  ye  heavens 24 

Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise.  240 

Praise  to  thee,  thou  great 25 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  around 19 

Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere 153 

Raise  your  triumphant  songs...  123 
Remark,  my  soul,  the  narrow ..  237 

Salvation,  0  the  joyful  sound ...  142 
See  how  great  a  flame  aspires...  141 
Shine  forth,  eternal  source  of...  171 

Since  all  the  varying  scenes 189 

Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant 100 

Sister,  thou  wast  mild  and 214 

Songs  of  immortal  praise 67 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang  60 
Spirit,  leave  thy  house  of  clay..  216 
Supreme  and  universal  light....  173 

Sweet  is  the  friendly  voice 187 

Swell  the  anthem,  raise  the 241 

The  bird  let  loose  in  eastern 150 

The  glories,  Lord,  thy  works....  32 
The  heaven  of  heavens  cannot..  71 
Tbe  heavens  declare  thy  glory..    82 

The  living  waters  flow 129 

The  Lord  descended  from  above    16 

The  Lord  is  our  Shepherd 64 

The  Lord  our  God  is  clothed 36 

The  new-born  world,  immersed    93 

The  Prince  of  Peace  is  come 103 

There  is  a  floAver,  a  holy  one ....  75 
There  is  a  hope,  a  blessed  hope.  79 
There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight.    81 

There  is  a  land  where 213 

There  is  a  pure  and  peaceful ....  120 
There  is  a  Sabbath  rest 7 


There  is  a  stream,  whose.  Hymn  157 

The  Saviour  gently  calls 231 

They  who  seek  the  throne 195 

Thou  art,  O  God,  the  life 63 

Thou  art  the  Way.    To  thee ....  104 

Thou  gavest,  and  we  yield 210 

Thou  God  of  Truth,  if  we 260 

Through  every  age,  eternal 204 

Thus  saith  the  first  and  great...  162 

Thus  saith  the  Lord,  who 135 

Thus  shalt  thou  love  the 164 

Thy  goodness,  Lord,  our 57 

Thy  gracious  aid,  O  Lord 259 

Thy  kingdom  come!     All 149 

Thy  presence,  ever4iving  God...  247 
Thy  ways,  O  Lord,  with  wise ...  31 
Thy  will  be  done !    In  devious..  151 

'Tis  by  the  faith  of  joys 72 

'Tis  finished !  So  the  Saviour...  115 
To  God  our  Creator,  our 20 

Upon  the  gospel's  sacred  page...  124 
Vital  spark  of  heavenly.., 205 

"Wait,  O  my  soul,  thy  Maker's...    51 

We  bid  thee  welcome  in  the 223 

Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest 4 

What  glory  gilds  the  sacred 86 

When  all  thy  mercies,  O  my ....  40 
When  as  returns  this  solemn  ...      1 

When  before  thy  throne  we 26 

When  Christ  among  the  sons  of  183 

When  I  can  read  my  title 49 

When  Jesus,  our  great  Master..  100 

When  marshalled  on  tho 116 

Wherefore  should  man,  frail 179 

While  God  my  Father's  near C9 

While  thee  I  seek,  protecting...  156 

Whilst  far  and  wide  thy 33 

Who  shall  toward  thy  chosen ...  148 
Why  do  we  mourn  departing...  218 

Why  should  wo  weep  and 206 

With  one  consent  let  all  tho 13 

Ye  followers  of  the  Prince 226 

Ye  servants  of  Christ 117 


%\t  (DosjjcI  fitegj. 

The  first  thought,  on  entering  a  place  of  worship,  should  be  this:— 
"The  Lord  is  in  His  holy  temple:  Let  all  the  earth  keep  silence  before 
IlrM,"'"  Hab.  ii.  20.  Being  seated,  it  is  befitting  to  bow  the  head  in  hum- 
ble reverence  of  the  High  and  Holy  One.  Let  every  worshipper  com- 
mune with  his  own  heart,  and  be  still.  He  may  also  silently  read  one  or 
more  of  the  following  Sentences  of  Prayer,  as  an  aid  to  meditation. 


pOD  OYER  ALL,  blessed  for  ever:  While  the 
VX  thought  of  Thy  continual  goodness  awakens 
within  me  the  rejoicing  of  praise,  may  a  sense  of  my 
infirmity  subdue  me  into  the  humility  of  prayer. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of 
my  heart,  be  acceptable  in  Thy  sight,  0  Lord,  my 
Strength  and  my  Redeemer. 

Father  of  Mercies,  in  whom  is  the  Fountain  of 
Life  and  Light :  All  I  have  of  blessing  is  the  gift  of 
Thy  goodness:  All  I  am  of  goodness  is  the  work  of 
Thy  grace.  Make  me  sensible,  0  Lord,  that  the  more 
I  confide  in  Thee,  the  more  I  honor  Thee ;  and  that  the 
greater  will  be  my  peace,  the  closer  and  more  trust- 
fully I  walk  by  Thy  side. 

Father  Almighty,  who  dost  govern  all  things  in 
heaven  and  in  earth :  Let  the  light  of  Thy  holy  word 
so  shine  into  my  thoughts,  that  my  soul  may  find  the 
peace  which  passeth  all  understanding ;  and  do  Thou 
so  move  my  dull  heart  by  the  spirit  of  devotion,  that 
my  life  may  continually  show  forth  Thy  praise. 

Source  and  End  of  all  being :  May  my  first  thoughts, 
and  my  last  thoughts,  be  of  Thee;  and  while  I  hear 
Thy  word,  and  rejoice  that  Thy  testimonies  are  very 
sure,  may  I  feel  and  know  that  holiness  becometh  Thy 
people,  and  Thy  house,  fur  ever. 

2  13 


14  SILENT    PRAYERS. 


0  Lord  our  Saltation,  without  whom  nothing  is 
strong  and  nothing  is  holy:  Help  me  to  discern  how 
worthy  Thou  art  to  be  adored,  and  how  greatly  I  need 
Thy  continual  help,  that  my  life  may  be  dedicated  to 
perpetual  love  and  worship. 

Father  of  All,  who  art  more  glorious  than  the  hea- 
vens Thou  hast  made :  As  in  the  world,  yet  not  of  the 
world,  may  I  feel  the  glow  of  Thy  blessed  presence, 
and  know  that  though  I  be  not  come  unto  Thy  king- 
dom, Thy  kingdom  has  come  unto  me. 

How  amiable  are  Thy  tabernacles,  0  Lord  of  Hosts ! 
Through  fellowship  with  visible  worshippers,  may  my 
heart  find  invisible  communion  with  Thee.  And  while 
my  sympathies  are  awakened  in  behalf  of  the  souls  of 
others,  may  I  carefully  look  to  the  concerns  of  my  own. 

Merciful  Father,  who  art  the  Helper  of  all  who 
truly  seek  Thee:  Give  me  the  hearing  ear  and  the 
believing  heart,  that  the  instructions  and  devotions  of 
this  day,  may  be  a  means  of  strength  and  guidance  to 
my  spirit,  keeping  me  ever  in  Thy  fear  and  love. 

Most  Holy  God,  in  whom  all  goodness  dwells,  and 
from  whom  all  blessings  flow:  May  Thy  people  ever 
dwell  together  in  unity,  and  all  nations  flow  to  the 
temple  of  Thy  praise,  through  our  Lord  and  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ. 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 

Our  Father  who  art  in  Heaven :  Hallowed  be  Thy 
name :  Thy  kingdom  come :  Thy  will  be  done,  in  earth 
as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread. 
And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who 
trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation, 
but  deliver  us  from  evil.  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom, 
and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever.  Amen 


©tier  of  |lubltc  ffim\i$. 

FIRST. 

f  After  a  Hymn,  the  Congregation  -will  rise,  and  join  the  Minister  in 
the  following,  in  verses  alternately.     Another 
Selection  may  be  substituted.  ► 

"TTTIIOSO    offercth    praise,    glorifieth    me,    saith   the 

'  V  Lord  ;  and  to  him  who  ordereth  his  conversa- 
tion aright,  will  I  show  the  salvation  of  God. 

We  praise  Thee,  0  God  ;  we  acknowledge  Thee  to  be 
the  Lord. 

All  the  earth  doth  worship  Thee,  the  Father  ever- 
lasting. To  Thee  all  angels  cry  aloud;  the  heavens, 
and  all  the  powers  therein.  To  Thee,  cherubim  and 
seraphim  continually  do  cry, 

*Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  of  Sab-aoth!  Heaven 
and  earth  are  full  of  the  majesty  of  Thy  glory. 

The  glorious  company  of  the  Apostles  praise  Thee. 
The  noble  army  of  Martyrs  praise  Thee.  The  holy 
Church  throughout  all  the  world  doth  acknowledge 
Thee,  the  Father  of  an  infinite  majesty: 

Also  Thine  anointed  and  honorable  Son,  and  the 
Holy  Ghost  the  Comforter. 

0  God,  the  King  of  Glory !  help  Thy  servants,  whom 
Thou  hast  redeemed  by  the  hand  of  Thy  mighty  power : 

Make  them  to  be  numbered  with  Thy  saints,  in  glory 
everlasting. 

0  Lord,  save  Thy  people,  and  bless  Thy  heritage : 
Govern  them,  and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 

Day  by  day  we  magnify  Thee ;  and  we  worship  Thy 
name,  ever,  world  without  end. 

Vouchsafe,  0  Lord,  to  keep  us  this  day  without  sin. 
Let  Thy  mercy  be  upon  us :  All  our  trust  is  in  Thee. 

0  Lord,  in  Thee  have  I  trusted:  Let  me  never  be 
confounded. 

lb 


16  ORDER    OF    WORSHIP.  [i 

[let  us  pray.] 

FATHER  OF  SPIRITS,  whom  truly  to  know  is  eter- 
nal life,  whose  service  is  perfect  freedom:  Grant  us 
Thy  heavenly  grace,  that  we  may  thoughtfully  honor 
the  revelation  from  on  high ;  and  do  Thou  so  quicken 
us  into  the  inner  life  of  Thy  holy  word,  that  our  faith 
may  be  centred  in  Thine  infinite  and  everlasting  love. 

%  All  unite  in  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

<[  Reading  the  Scriptures.    A  Hymn.    After  which,  one  or  more  of  the 

following  Sentences  may  introduce  the  Exhortation. 

Isaiah  lxvi.  1,  2. 

THUS  saith  the  Lord  :  The  heaven  is  my  throne,  and 
the  earth  is  my  footstool :  where  is  the  house  that 
ye  build  unto  me?  and  where  is  the  place  of  my  rest? 
For  all  these  things  my  hand  hath  made,  and  all  these 
things  are  mine,  saith  the  Lord  :  but  such  an  one  will 
I  regard,  even  him  that  is  humble  and  of  a  contrite 
spirit,  and  that  revereth  my  word. 
Micah  vi.  6-8. 

Wherewith  shall  I  come  before  the  Lord,  and  bow 
myself  before  the  high  God  ?  Shall  I  come  before  Him 
with  burnt-offerings,  with  calves  of  a  year  old  ?  Will 
the  Lord  be  pleased  with  thousands  of  rams,  or  with 
ten  thousands  of  rivers  of  oil?. ...He  hath  shewed  thee, 
0  man,  what  is  good ;  and  what  doth  the  Lord  require 
of  thee,  but  to  do  justly,  and  to  love  mercy,  and  to  walk 
humbly  with  thy  God  ? 

John  iv.  23,  24. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  our  Redeemer :  The  hour  cometh, 
and  now  is,  when  the  true  worshippers  shall  worship 
the  Father  in  spirit  and  in  truth,  for  the  Father  seeketh 
such  to  worship  Him.  God  is  a  Spirit,  and  they  who 
worship  Him,  must  worship  Him  in  spirit  and  in  truth. 
Rev.  xxi.  3,  4. 

Behold,  the  tabernacle  of  God  is  with  men,  and  He 
will  dwell  with  them.. ..And  God  shall  wipe  away  all 
tears  from  their  eyes ;  and  there  shall  be  no  more 
death,  neither  sorrow,  nor  crying,  neither  shall  there 
be  any  more  pain ;  for  the  former  things  are  passed 
away. 


I]  ORDER    OF    WORSHIP.  17 

%  The  Exhortation. 

DEARLY  BELOVED  BRETHREN:  Whoso  shall 
draw  nigh  unto  the  Lord  in  the  spirit  of  devo- 
tion, will  feel  that  all  visible  things  are  consecrated 
by  the  invisible  Presence  ;  and  the  true  soul  will  ex- 
claim, How  solemn  is  this  place!  This  is  none  other 
than  the  house  of  God,  and  the  gate  of  heaven ! 

It  is  seemly  and  just  that  we,  who  live,  and  move, 
and  have  our  being  in  Him,  should  adore  and  worship 
Him,  with  lips  never  silent  and  heart  never  dumb  ;  and 
especially  is  it  meet  so  to  do,  when  we  assemble,  as 
now,  to  unite  in  remembrance  of  His  goodness  and 
mercy. 

Wherefore  I  beseech  you,  as  many  as  are  here  pre- 
sent, to  accompany  me,  with  an  humble  and  contrite 
spirit,  to  the  throne  of  the  heavenly  grace. 
[let  us  pray. J 

EVEK- LIVING  GOD,  who  art  the  light  of 
every  mind  that  seeks  Thee,  the  life  of 
every  heart  that  loves  Thee  :  Deepen  within  us 
the  assurance  of  Thy  loving-kindness,  that'  we 
may  come  unto  Thee  in  the  rejoicing  of  praise  : 
quicken  us  into  a  sense  of  our  frailties,  that  our 
souls  may  bow  in  the  humility  of  prayer. 

Thou  art  ever  calling  us  away  from  passion, 
and  pride,  and  w^orldliness,  into  communion 
with  Thee;  and  solemn  thoughts  come  to  us, 
as  ministering  spirits,  breathing  the  adoring 
prophecy, 

Who  shall  not  fear  Thee,  O  Lord,  and  glorify 
Thy  name!  for  Thou  only  art  holy. 

Let  the  hand  of  Thy  mercy  be  upon  us,  that 
we  may  never  be  deaf  to  the  voice  of  Thy  call- 
ing, nor  hardened  against  divine  aspirations; 
2* 


18  ORDER    OF    WORSHIP.  [i 


and  do  Thou  awaken  us,  in  this  hour  of  wor- 
ship, to  remember  how  often  we  have  forgotten 
Thee. 

Thy  loving-kindness,  filling  the  heaven  of 
heavens  with  Thy  blessing,  has  overflowed  into 
all  the  earth ;  yet  how  little  have  we  done  in 
memory  of  Thy  goodness,  and  how  much  of 
duty  have  we  left  undone  ! 

Make  us  sensible,  O  our  God,  how  often  we 
turn  away  from  the  light,  and  how  far  we  walk 
in  our  own  shadow,  and  how  justly  every  mouth 
might  be  stopped, — for  all  have  sinned,  and 
come  short  of  Thy  glory. 

We  have  sinned  against  heaven,  and  in  TJiy 
sight,  and  are  no  more  worthy  to  be  called  Thy 
children : 

Yet  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  ever  worthy  to  be 
called  Our  Father.  Though  Thy  children  glo- 
rify Thee  not,  neither  remember  Thee,  Thou 
dost  ever  glorify  Thyself  by  remembering  them; 
and  Thine  infinite  worthiness,  making  sin  ex- 
ceeding sinful,  is  both  the  condemnation  and  the 
hope  of  the  world.  Though  for  a  small  mo- 
ment Thy  face  be  hidden,  everlasting  kindness 
is  above  the  cloud  of  wrath,  and  the  redemption 
of  the  lost  is  the  memorial  of  Thy  praise. 

0  the  depth  of  the  riches  both  of  the  wisdom  and 
knowledge  of  God! 

How  unsearchable  are  His  judgments,  and 
His  ways  past  finding  out ! 

For  of  Him,  and  through  Him,  and  to  Him, 
are  all  things,  to  whom  be  glory  for  ever.     Amen. 


I  ]  ORDER    OF    WORSHIP.  19 

Tf  Intercession  for  All. 

FATHER  OF  ALL,  who  art  the  Father  of 
Mercies  :  Enable  us  sincerely  and  heartily 
to  pray  for  all : 

For  the  President  of  the  United  States, 
and  all  others  in  authority,  that  they  may  seek 
the  honor  which  cometh  only  from  Thee: 

For  all  sincere  worshippers,  that  they  may 
see  Thy  glory  in  the  face  of  the  Redeemer, 
and  know  him  to  be  the  Way,  and  the  Truth, 
and  the  Life  : 

For  the  unbelieving  and  the  heedless,  that  a 
living  coal  from  the  altar  may  touch  their  lips, 
and  refine  their  souls  into  glowing  love  : 

For  the  corrupt  and  the  selfish,  that  the  rod 
of  judgment  may  become  the  staff  of  Thy  mer- 
ciful help  : 

For  the  afflicted  and  the  oppressed,  that  they 
may  be  comforted  and  redeemed,  and  come  up 
out  of  great  tribulation  with  robes  whiter  than 
snow : 

And  for  all  men,  everywhere,  that  they  may 
be  brought  to  that  knowledge  of  Thee  which 
is  eternal  life,  and  evermore  glorify  Thy  holy 
name. 

Thou  art  worthy,  0  Lord,  to  receive  glory,  and 
honor,  and  power,  for  Thou  hast  created  all  things, 
and  for  Thy  pleasure  they  are,  and  were  created. 

Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  the  prayers  we 
offer  in  behalf  of  others,  may  be  returned  into 
our  own  bosoms,  creating  us  anew  in  righteous- 
ness and  true  holiness. 


20  ORDER    OF    WORSHIP.  [i 

Forbid  that  the  meditations  of  this  day 
should  disappear  as  the  early  dew,  leaving  us 
no  better  than  we  were;  but  do  Thou  give 
them  power,  as  the  early  and  the  latter  rain, 
that  our  lives  may  be  fruitful  in  every  good 
work. 

Let  not  the  inspiring  thought  of  Thy  good- 
ness, and  of  our  exalted  destiny,  sink  down 
into  the  dust,  to  be  defiled  by  base  desires; 
but  may  it  be  to  us  as  the  burning  bush,  hal- 
lowing the  ground  we  tread,  and  shining  along 
our  path  as  the  day-spring  from  on  high. 

God  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  lead  us  in  the  way 
everlasting. 

Tf  Thanksgiving. 

FATHEK  ALMIGHTY,  in  whom  is  fulness 
of  blessing  :  We  magnify  Thee  for  the  rea- 
son that  beholds  the  Creator  in  the  creation, 
and  wisdom  in  all  Thy  works;  for  the  faith 
that  sees  the  Giver  in  the  gift,  and  goodness 
in  all  Thy  ways;  and  for  the  devotion  that 
cries  aloud, 

0  Lord  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  Thy  name  in 
all  the  earth! 

But  especially  do  we  praise  Thee  for  the  gos- 
pel and  ministry,  the  spirit  and  power,  the  life 
and  the  victory,  of  Thine  anointed  Son.  We 
give  Thee  hearty  thanks  that  the  means  of 
grace  are  in  the  hope  of  glory,  and  that  the 
humanities  of  this  life,  may  rejoice  in  the  di- 
vinity of  the  life  to  come. 

0  Hope  of  Israel,  our  Saviour  in  the  time 


II  ]  ORDER     OF     WORSHIP.  21 


of  trouble  :  Why  shouldst  Thou  be  as  a  stranger 
in  the  land,  and  as  a  wayfaring  man  that  turn- 
eth  aside  to  tarry  for  a  night !  Evermore  abide 
with  us,  that  we  may  endure  as  seeing  Him 
who  is  invisible;  and  of  Thy  great  mercy, 
bring  us  at  last  into  the  light  that  shall  never 
be  dim,  in  the  world  that  knows  no  sorrow,  to 
join  the  universal  eulogium, 

Blessing,  and  honor,  and  glory,  and  power,  be 
unto  Him  who  sitteth  upon  the  throne}  and  unto 
the  Lamb,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

^  Hymn.    The  Sermon.    Prayer.    Hymn.    Benediction. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the 
love  of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the 
Holy  Spirit,  be  with  us  all,  evermore.     Amen. 


(Dritr  at  pblic  ffanft. 

SECOND. 

fl  After  a  Hymn,  the  Congregation  will  rise,  and  join  the  Minister  in 

the  following,  in  verses  alternately.    Another 

Selection  may  be  substituted. 

ALL  the  ends  of  the  world  shall  remember  and  turn 
unto  the  Lord,  and  all  the  kindreds  of  the  nations 
shall  worship  before  Thee : 

For  the  kingdom  is  the  Lord's,  and  He  is  the  Go- 
vernor among  the  nations. 

Send  forth  Thy  light  and  Thy  truth,  0  Lord:  let 
them  lead  us  to  Thy  holy  hill,  and  to  Thy  tabernacle, 
even  unto  God  our  exceeding  joy. 

Thou  wilt  show  us  the  path  of  life :  in  Thy  presenco 


22  ORDER    OF    WORSHIP.  [il 

is  fulness  of  joy :  at  Thy  right  hand  there  are  pleasures 
for  evermore. 

Thy  mercy,  0  Lord,  is  in  the  heavens,  and  Thy 
faithfulness  is  above  the  clouds.  Thy  righteousness 
is  like  the  great  mountains:  Thy  judgments  are  a 
great  deep. 

How  excellent  is  Thy  loving-kindness,  0  Goo  !  There- 
fore the  children  of  men  put  their  trust  under  the  sha- 
dow of  Thy  wings. 

They  shall  be  abundantly  satisfied  with  the  blessing 
of  Thy  house ;  and  Thou  shalt  make  them  drink  of  the 
river  of  Thy  pleasures. 

For  with  Thee  is  the  fountain  of  life :  in  Thy  light 
shall  we  see  light. 

Thy  mercy,  0  Lord,  endureth  for  ever,  and  Thy 
memorial  throughout  all  generations. 

We  will  bless  the  Lord  from  this  time  forth,  and  for 
evermore. 

Whom  have  we  in  heaven  but  Thee  f 

And  there  is  none  upon  earth  that  we  desire  beside 
Thee. 

[LET    US    PRAT.] 

TMTIIER  OF  MERCIES,  who  through  Thy  Son  our 
_L  Redeemer  hast  shown  unto  us  the  path  of  life :  We 
beseech  Thee  to  direct  us  by  Thy  spirit,  that  we  may 
give  earnest  heed  to  Thy  holy  word  ;  and  grant,  blessed 
Lord,  that  we  may  so  receive,  believe,  and  keep  it,  as 
to  find  the  righteousness,  and  peace  and  joy  of  the  king- 
dom of  heaven. 

fl  All  unite  in  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

TT  Reading-  the  Scriptures.     A  Hymn.    After  which,  one  or  more  of  the 

following  Sentences  may  introduce  the  Exhortation. 

Gen.  iv.  7.    Acts  x.  34,  35. 

IF  thou  doest  well,  shalt  thou  not  be  accepted  ?  and  if 
thou  doest  not  well,  sin  lieth  at  the  door.. ..Of  a  truth 
I  perceive  that  God  is  no  respecter  of  persons,  but  in 
every  nation  he  that  feareth  Him,  and  worketh  right- 
eousness, is  accepted  with  Him. 


II  ]  ORDER    OF    WORSHIP.  23 

Jeremiah  ix.  23,  24. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  :  Let  not  the  wise  man  glory  in 
his  wisdom,  neither  let  the  mighty  man  glory  in  his 
might,  nor  let  the  rieh  man  glory  in  his  riches : 

But  let  him  that  glorieth,  glory  in  this,  that  he  under- 
standeth  and  knoweth  me,  that  I  am  the  Lord  who  doth 
exercise  loving-kindness,  judgment,  and  righteousness 
in  the  earth:  for  in  these  things  I  delight,  saith  the 
Lord. 

Isaiah  lv.  7-9. 

Let  the  wicked  forsake  his  way,  and  the  unrighteous 
man  his  thoughts ;  and  let  him  return  unto  the  Lord, 
and  He  will  have  mercy  upon  him ;  and  to  our  God,  for 
lie  will  abundantly  pardon. 

For  my  thoughts  are  not  your  thoughts,  neither  are 
your  ways  my  ways,  saith  the  Lord.  For  as  the  hea- 
vens are  higher  than  the  earth,  so  are  my  ways  higher 
than  your  ways,  and  my  thoughts  than  your  thoughts. 

2  Cor.  vi.  2.    Job  xxii.  21,  22. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  :  I  have  heard  thee  in  a  time 
accepted,  and  in  the  day  of  salvation  have  I  succored 
thee.  Behold,  now  is  the  accepted  time  ;  behold,  now  is 
the  day  of  salvation. ...Acquaint  now  thyself  with  Him, 
and  be  at  peace :  thereby  good  shall  come  unto  thee. 
Keceive,  I  pray  thee,  the  law  from  His  niouth,  and  lay 
up  His  words  in  thy  heart. 

%  The  Exhortation. 

BELOVED  IN  THE  LORD:  It  becometh  all  who  are 
conscious  of  infirmity,  to  strive  fbr  the  humility 
which  enters  the  kingdom  of  heaven  through  watchful 
ness  and  prayer. 

And  though  always,  in  privacy  or  in  silent  commu- 
nion, we  should  draw  nigh  unto  Him  who  pardoneth 
freely  and  rcwardeth  openly,  yet  also  should  we  openly 
acknowledge  Him  who  hideth  us  in  the  secrecy  of  His 
merciful  presence. 

Wherefore  I  beseech  you,  as  many  as  are  here  pre- 
sent, to  accompany  me,  with  an  humble  and  contrite 
spirit,  to  the  throne  of  the  heavenly  grace. 


24  ORDER    OF    AY  OR  SHIP.  [  II 

[let  us  pray.] 

ALL -SEEING  GOD,  who  dwellest  in  the 
midst  of  light,  in  whose  holy  presence 
even  the  angels  are  veiled :  We  praise  Thee 
that  the  justice  which  condemns,  is  magnified 
by  the  mercy  which  redeems,  and  that  all  Thy 
perfections  meet  and  are  glorified  in  Thine  in- 
finite and  everlasting  love. 

We  praise  Thee  that  Thy  law  is  honored  in 
the  earth,  by  many  souls  in  generous  senti- 
ments, by  many  lives  in  noble  deeds,  and  that 
the  Church  of  the  Eedeemer  is  enlarging  the 
triumph  of  righteousness  and  charity. 

We  praise  Thee  for  the  prophecy  that  the 
kingdoms  of  this  world  shall  become  the  king- 
dom of  the  Lord  and  of  his  Christ ;  and  most 
heartily  we  pray, 

Thy  kingdom  come,  0  Lord  our  God. 

Look  down  from  heaven,  O  Lord,  and  be- 
hold from  the  habitation  of  Thy  holiness  and 
of  Thy  glory :  The  dark  places  of  the  earth 
are  full  of  the  habitations  of  cruelty.  Thou 
lookest  for  justice — but,  behold  !  oppression  : 
for  righteousness — but,  behold  !  a  cry. 

We  believe  in  Thee,  O  Lord,  and  trust  Thou 
wilt  compass  us  with  songs  of  deliverance. 
Thou  doest  all  things  well,  and  makest  all 
things  work  together  for  good  to  them  that 
love  Thee;  yet  the  voice  ever  goeth  up  from 
Thine  altar,  How  long,  O  Lord,  holy  and  true  ? 
Thou  hast  put  the  times  and  the  seasons  in 
Thine  own  power,  and  we  know  not  what  we 


II  ]  ORDER     OF    W  OR  SUIT. 


should  pray  for  as  we  ought;  but  the  spirit 
itself  maketh  intercession  for  us,  with  yearn- 
ings which  cannot  be  uttered. 

Bow  down  Thine  ear,  0  Lord,  and  hearken  to 
our  prayer. 

ft  Supplication. 

OLET  the  wickedness  of  the  wicked  come  to 
an  end,  and  all  desires  and  thoughts  which 
are  alien  to  Christ,  perish  from  the  land. 

From  unreasonable  and  wicked  men,  and 
from  the  throne  of  iniquity  that  frame th  mis- 
chief by  a  law, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  principalities  and  powers  which  are 
not  subject  to  Thee — from  the  rulers  of  the 
darkness  of  this  world — and  from  spiritual 
wickedness  in  high  places, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  vs. 

Thy  kingdom,  O  Lord,  is  established  in 
righteousness  :  Let  Thy  deliverance  begin  in 
our  own  hearts,  and  Thy  judgment  at  the 
house  of  God. 

From  doubt  or  denial  of  Thy  righteous  go- 
vernment—  from  the  carnal  mind,  which  is 
enmity  against  Thee  —  from  the  delusions  of 
selfishness,  from  the  coldness  of  indifference, 
and  from  a  dead  faith, 

Mercifully  deliver  us,  0  Lord  our  Redeemer. 

Revive  Thy  work  in  our  midst,  by  awaken- 
ing us  to  a  sense  of  religion  personal  to  our- 
selves. Open  Thou  our  ears,  that  we  may  hear 
the  sweet  music  of  Thy  voice,  for  ever  sound- 


26  ORDER     OF    WORSHIP.  [il 

ing  in  all  Thy  works.  Open  Thou  our  eyes 
into  undimmed  vision  of  the  beauty  of  holiness, 
that  our  souls  may  feel  its  renewing  power. 
Breathe  upon  oar  faith,  that  it  may  become  a 
quickening  spirit,  and  upon  our  hope,  that  it 
may  become  a  living  trust.  May  Thy  holy 
word  be  within  us  as  the  ever-burning  fire  on 
the  altar  of  old,  and  our  speech  continually 
glow  with  refining  and  ennobling  thoughts. 

Help  us  to  honor  Thee  in  all  the  duties  of 
life.  Not  slothful  in  business,  may  we  be  fer- 
vent in  spirit,  serving  the  Lord.  May  our 
homes  be  sanctuaries  of  peace  and  good-will, 
opening  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven,  and  the 
angels  pass  through  our  hearts  in  their  mission 
of  sympathy  and  charity. 

Deliver  us,  O  Lord,  from  the  sin  and  woe  of 
striving  against  Thee.  Save  us,  we  beseech 
Thee,  from  laying  up  sorrow  against  a  cloudy 
and  bitter  day ;  and  in  the  darkest  night  of  our 
experience,  and  in  the  dark  valley,  may  we 
walk  in  the  starlight  of  Thy  presence,  and  feel 
our  supplication  transformed  into  a  psalm  of 
praise. 

Hear  us,  0  Lord,  and  have  mercy  upon  us:  0 
Lord,  be  Thou  our  Helper. 

^T  Thanksgiving. 

THOU  art,  O  God,  the  fountain  of  light  and 
life,  and  gratitude  traces  every  stream  of 
happiness  to  its  source  in  Thee. 

All  that  memory  testifies,  of  joy  experienced 
or  affliction  sanctified,  and  all  the  mercies  set 


II  ]  ORDER    OF    WORSHIP.  27 

forth  in  Thy  hopeful  and  helpful  promise,  meet 
in  this  hour  of  devotion,  to  exalt  our  souls  into 
thankfulness  and  praise. 

0  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good; 
for  His  mercy  endurethfor  ever. 

Thou  hast  called  upon  us  to  love  Thee  with 
all  the  heart  and  mind;  yet  who  are  we,  that 
Thou  shouldst  seek  to  win  the  regard  of  all  our 
powers  !  and  what  are  we,  that  Thou  shouldst 
desire  or  accept  our  love  at  all ! 

We  praise  Thee  for  having  made  every  thing 
beautiful  in  its  time,  and  for  all  things  bountiful 
in  our  time  of  need. 

We  bless  Thee  for  reason  and  conscience,  for 
the  generosities  and  joys  of  social  life,  for  free- 
dom of  worship,  and  for  the  liberties  of  the 
land. 

Above  all,  we  adore  Thee  for  the  merciful 
mission  of  Thy  beloved  Son,  for  the  means  of 
grace,  for  light  in  darkness,  for  strength  in 
weakness,  for  comfort  in  sorrow,  and  for  the 
victory  that  overcometh  the  world,  even  our 
faith  in  the  Redeemer's  triumph  over  death 
and  hell. 

Thanks  be  to  God  who  giveth  us  the  victory, 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

r  Hymn.    The  Sermon.    Prayer.     Hymn.    Benediction. 

TIIE  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  under- 
standing,   keep    your    hearts    and    minds, 
through  Jesus  Christ,  for  evermore.     Amen. 


©rte  at  l»Mk  SRonft. 

THIRD. 

%  After  a  Hymn,  the  Congregation  will  rise,  and  join  the  Minister  in 

the  following,  in  verses  alternately.    Another 

Selection  may  be  substituted. 

THE  Lord  reigneth :  let  the  people  tremble :  Let  all 
the  inhabitants  of  the  world  stand  in  awe  of  Him. 
He  maketh  darkness  His  secret  place:  His  pavilion 
round  about  Iliin  is  dark  waters  and  thick  clouds  of 
the  skies. 

He  maketh  the  clouds  His  chariot,  the  winds  His 
messengers,  and  His  ministers  a  naming  fire. 

In  my  distress  I  called  upon  the  Lord,  and  cried 
unto  my  God:  He  heard  my  voice  out  of  His  holy 
temple,  and  my  cry  came  before  Him. 

He  bowed  the  heavens  also,  and  came  down,  and 
darkness  was  under  His  feet. 

Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul !  0  Lord  my  God,  Thou 
art  exceeding  glorious:  Thou  art  clothed  with  honor 
and  majesty. 

Thou  coverest  Thyself  with  light  as  with  a  garment, 
and  spreadest  out  the  heavens  like  a  curtain. 

To  the  merciful  Thou  showest  Thyself  merciful,  and 
righteous  to  the  upright :  To  the  pure  Thou  wilt  appear 
pure,  and  wrathful  to  the  fro  ward. 

Let  my  sentence  come  forth  from  Thy  presence,  0 
Lord. 

As  for  me,  I  will  behold  Thy  face  in  righteousness : 
I  shall  be  satisfied  when  I  awake  with  Thy  likeness. 

Show  Thy  marvellous  loving-kindness,  0  Lord  :  Guard 
me  as  the  apple  of  the  eye :  Hide  me  under  the  shadow 
of  Thy  wings. 

— The  Lord  reigneth:  let  the  earth  rejoice:  Let  the 
multitude  of  isles  be  glad  thereof.  Clouds  and  dark- 
28 


Ill]  ORDER     OF     WORSHIP.  29 


ness  are  round  about  Him:  Righteousness  and  judg- 
ment are  the  habitation  of  His  throne :  Mercy  and 
truth  shall  go  before  His  face. 

Blessed  are  the  people  that  know  the  joyful  sound. 
They  shall  walk,  0  Lord,  in  the  light  of  Thy  counte- 
nance. 

In  Thy  name  shall  they  rejoice  all  the  day,  and  in 
Thy  righteousness  shall  they  be  exalted. 

Alleluia !  for  the  Lord  God  Omnipotent  reigneth. 

[let  us  pray.] 
"FATHER  OF  LIGHTS,  whose  promise  of  blessing  is 
Jj  established  in  the  purpose  of  Thy  grace :  Open  to 
our  meditations  the  glory  of  Thy  truth,  that  our  hearts 
may  be  opened  to  the  fulness  of  Thy  love ;  and  grant, 
we  beseech  Thee,  that  all  who  seek  Thy  presence  in 
the  communion  of  prayer,  may  find  Thy  peace  in  the 
fellowship  of  praise. 

r  All  unite  in  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

\  Reading  the  Scriptures.    A  Hymn.    After  -which,  one  or  more  of  the 

following  Sentences  may  introduce  the  Exhortation. 

Matthew  xxii.  37-40. 

THOU  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart, 
and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind.  This 
is  the  first  and  great  commandment.  And  the  second 
is  like  unto  it:  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself. 
On  these  two  commandments  hang  all  the  law  and  the 
prophets. 

Romans  xii.  1,  2. 

I  beseech  you,  brethren,  by  the  mercies  of  God,  that 
ye  present  your  bodies  a  living  sacrifice,  holy,  accept- 
able unto  God,  which  is  your  reasonable  service.  And 
be  not  conformed  to  this  world,  but  be  ye  transformed 
by  the  renewing  of  your  mind,  that  ye  may  prove  what 
is  that  good,  and  acceptable,  and  perfect,  will  of  God. 

1  John  i.  8,  9. 

If  we  say  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive  ourselves,  and 
the  truth  is  not  in  us.  If  we  confess  our  sins,  He  is 
faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us  our  sins,  and  to  cleanse 
us  from  all  unrighteous. 

3* 


30  ORDER     OF     WORSHIP.  [in 

Hebrews  viii.  10,  12. 

This  is  the  covenant  that  I  will  make  with  the  house 
of  Israel,  after  those  days,  saith  the  Lord  :  I  will  put 
my  laws  into  their  mind,  and  write  them  in  their  hearts. 
And  I  will  be  to  them  a  God,  and  they  shall  be  to  me  a 
people.... for  I  will  be  merciful  to  their  unrighteousness, 
and  their  sins  and  their  iniquities  will  I  remember  no 
more. 

If  The  Exhortation. 

BRETHREN,  AND  CHRISTIAN  FRIENDS:  An 
assurance  of  the  presence  and  mercy  of  the  good 
Father  of  All,  maketh  even  the  wilderness  and  solitary 
places  glad,  and  whoso,  though  alone,  shall  silently 
commune  with  his  own  heart,  and  with  the  Lord,  will 
find  grace  to  help  in  time  of  need ;  yet  are  we  admo- 
nished not  to  forsake  the  assembling  of  ourselves  toge- 
ther, as  the  manner  of  some  is. 

And  forasmuch  as  the  fellowship  of  two  or  three  dis- 
ciples hath  the  promise  of  a  blessing,  I  beseech  you,  as 
many  as  are  here  present,  to  accompany  me,  with  an 
humble  and  contrite  spirit,  to  the  throne  of  the  heavenly 
grace. 

[let  fs  PRAV.] 

FATHEE  ALMIGHTY,  Thou  who  dwellest 
in  the  high  and  holy  place,  with  him  also 
who  is  of  an  humble  and  contrite  spirit :  En- 
able us  to  come  before  Thee  in  the  lowliness  of 
worship,  seeking  the  blessing  of  Thy  merciful 
presence. 

Forbid,  O  Lord,  that  we  should  acknowledge 
unworthiness  that  we  do  not  feel;  yet  deliver 
us,  we  beseech  Thee,  from  self-delusion,  and 
quicken  us  into  solemn  thoughts  of  what  we 
should  be,  and  of  what  we  are,  that  we  may  see 
how  far  we  have  folloAved  the  devices  of  our 


Ill]  ORDER     OF     WORSHIP.  31 

own  hearts,  and  how  often  we  have  forsaken 
our  own  mercy. 

We  have  erred  and  strayed  from  Thy  ways,  and 
offended  against  Thy  holy  laws: 

Yet  Thy  loving-kindness  has  followed  us  in 
all  our  wanderings,  and  memories  of  Thy  good- 
ness, and  of  peace  of  mind,  have  mourned  along 
our  darkened  path. 

Deep  calleth  unto  deep  in  all  Thy  works,  and 
awful  appeals  are  in  the  judgments  of  Thy 
hand;  but  mightier  is  the  still  small  voice  that 
implores  us  to  call  upon  Thee: 

0  God,  make  clean  our  hearts,  and  renew  a  right 
spirit  within  us. 

How  shall  we  thank  Thee,  O  our  God,  for 
the  fountain  of  cleansing  in  the  gospel  of  Thy 
grace  !  Thou  art  Thyself  the  fountain  of  living 
waters,  opened  to  us  through  the  channel  of 
Christ  the  Eock — opened  also  in  every  true 
and  believing  heart, —  and  the  well  of  water, 
springing  up  into  everlasting  life,  overflows 
into  the  river  of  salvation,  widening  into  the 
shoreless  ocean  of  Thy  love. 

Blessed  be  Thou,  O  Lord,  for  a  gospel  that 
knows  no  measuring-reed;  yet  while  we  rejoice 
in  the  vision  of  faith,  may  we  deeply  and  reli- 
giously feel  that  it  is  not  a  dream.  Make  us 
sensible  of  its  sublime  realities  and  redeeming 
power,  that  we  may  worthily  adore  Thee,  in 
purity  of  heart  and  righteousness  of  life. 

Let  Thy  loving-kindness  and  Thy  truth  con- 
tinually preserve  us:  All  our  springs  are  in  Thee. 


32  ORDER    OF    WORSHIP.  [ill 

^[  Intercession  for  All. 

EYEE- LIVING  FATHEK,  who  in  Thy  holy 
word  hast  taught  us  to  pray  for  all  men, 
everywhere :  We  give  Thee  hearty  thanks  for 
that  marvellous  mercy  which  fills  the  deepest 
yearning,  and  exalts  it  into  the  highest  praise. 
Thy  spirit  moves  evermore  upon  the  face  of  tho 
waters,  though  the  whole  groaning  creation  be 
veiled  in  the  night  of  mystery ;  and  the  inspi- 
ration of  prayer  for  ever  rises  above  all  gloom 
and  eclipse,  into  hopeful  intercession  for  un- 
clouded day. 

O  Thou  that  hearest  prayer!  unto  Thee  shall 
all  flesh  come. 

We  bless  Thee,  Father  of  Mercies,  that  the 
light  of  the  knowledge  of  Thy  glory  has  arisen 
upon  the  world,  and  songs  of  deliverance  have 
welcomed  the  prophecy  of  eternal  noon. 

We  glorify  Thee,  Lord  Most  Holy,  that  Thy 
truth  and  grace  shall  shine  in  the  serene,  un- 
fading brightness  of  heaven,  until  out  of  the 
darkest  heart  shall  come  the  cry,  O  wretched 
man  that  I  am !  who  shall  deliver  me  from  this 
body  of  death  ! 

Let  Thy  blessing  rest  upon  the  selfish  and 
the  defiled,  that  they  may  honor  Thee  by  ab- 
horring themselves :  Upon  all  who  are  truly 
penitent,  that  they  may  sin  no  more  :  Upon 
the  virtuous,  that  they  may  pity  the  vicious : 
Upon  the  strong,  that  they  may  bear  the  in- 
firmities of  the  weak :  Upon  the  happy,  that 
they  may  bring  sunshine  to  the  afflicted  :  Upon 


Ill  ]  ORDER     OF     WORSHIP.  33 

the  young,  that  the  hoary  head  may  he  found 
in  the  way  of  righteousness  -.  Upon  the  aged, 
that  they  may  renew  their  youth  by  faith  in 
the  Eesurrection  and  the  Lite  : 

And  upon  all  believers  in  Thy  holy  word, 
that  they  may  truly  enjoy  the  peace  which  the 
world  cannot  give;  and  do  Thou  plenteously 
endue  them  with  wisdom  from  on  high,  that 
they  may  impart  unto  the  world  the  peace 
which  passeth  all  understanding. 

God  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us. 

Let  the  light  of  Thy  face  shine  upon  us,  and 
be  gracious  unto  us  : 

That  Thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth,  Thy 
saving  health  among  all  nations. 

r  Thanksgiving. 

TIIIXE,  O  Lord,  is  the  kingdom,  and  the 
power,  and  the  victory,  for  all  that  is  in 
the  heaven  and  in  the  earth  is  Thine.  All  that 
we  have  heard  of  Thee,  is  but  a  whisper  of 
Thy  greatness.  All  that  we  have  seen  of  Thee, 
is  but  the  dawn  of  Thy  glory.  All  that  we 
know  of  Thee,  is  but  a  prophecy  of  Thine  ex- 
ceeding kindness  in  the  ages  to  come.  How 
shall  we  utter  all  Thy  praise,  since  even  the 
power  to  praise  Thee,  is  among  the  multitude 
of  Thy  mercies  ! 

We  bless  Thee  for  the  reason  which  giveth 
us  dominion  of  Thy  works,  and  for  the  reve- 
rence which  ascribes  all  dominion  to  Thee. 

For  the  bounties  of  Thy  providence,  and  for 
a  sense  of  Thy  goodness;   for  the  sympathies 


34  ORDER    OF    WORSHIP.  [ill 

and  charities  of  life,  for  friendship  and  brotherly 
love,  for  the  fellowship  of  home,  and  the  com- 
munion of  heaven, 

We  bless  and  thank  Thee,  and  praise  Thy  wor- 
thy name. 

For  the  Star  that  rose  over  Bethlehem,  to 
become  the  Sun  of  Kighteousness  in  the  firma- 
ment of  Thy  power :  For  the  Man  of  Sorrows, 
crowned  with  thorns,  and  crucified  when  dark- 
ness was  over  all  the  earth :  For  the  Lord  of 
Life,  lighting  up  the  depths  of  death,  and 
crowned  with  glory  and  with  honor, 

We  praise,  and  bless,  and  adore  Thee,  God  the 
Father  Almighty. 

Blessed  and  only  Potentate  !  Thou  who 
dwellest  in  the  midst  of  light :  Thou  who  dwell- 
est  also  in  the  meek  and  lowly  heart :  Let 
Thy  glory  break  in  upon  our  souls,  and  make 
us  children  of  light,  and  of  the  day.  May 
our  last  days  be  our  best  days,  and  our  closing 
hours  our  brightest  hours.  The  longer  we  live, 
may  we  live  the  more  to  Thy  praise,  and  come 
with  thanksgiving  into  Thy  heavenly  kingdom, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

\  Hymn.    The  Sermon.    Prayer.    Hymn.    Benediction. 

AND  now,  brethren,  I  commend  you  to  God, 
and  to  the  word  of  His  grace,  which  is 
able  to  build  you  up,  and  to  give  you  an  in- 
heritance among  all  who  are  sanctified.  To 
God  only  wise  be  glory,  through  Jesus  Christ, 
for  ever.     Amen. 


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FOURTH. 

f  After  a  Hymn,  the  Congregation  will  rise,  and  join  the  Minister  in 

the  following,  in  verses  alternately.    Another 

Selection  may  be  substituted. 

/H  REAT  and  marvellous  are  thy  works,  Lord  God 
vJ  Almighty !  Just  and  true  are  Thy  ways,  Thou 
King  of  Saints ! 

Who  shall  not  fear  Thee,  0  Lord,  and  glorify  Thy 
name !  for  Thou  only  art  holy. 

Thou  art  the  blessed  and  only  Potentate,  the  King 
of  kings  and  Lord  of  lords ;  who  onty  hath  immor- 
tality, dwelling  in  the  light  which  no  man  can  approach 
unto;  whom  no  man  hath  seen,  nor  can  see:  To  whom 
be  power  and  glory  everlasting. 

Blessing,  and  thanksgiving,  and  honor,  be  unto  our 
God,  world  without  end. 

I  will  praise  Thee  with  my  whole  heart :  I  will  wor- 
ship in  Thy  holy  temple,  and  praise  Thy  name  for  Thy 
loving-kindness  and  Thy  truth. 

I  will  praise  Thee,  0  Lord  my  God,  with  all  my 
heart ;  and  I  will  glorify  Thy  name  for  evermore. 

All  nations  whom  Thou  hast  made  shall  come  and 
worship  before  Thee,  and  shall  glorify  Thy  name : 

For  Thou  art  great,  and  doest  wondrous  things :  Thou 
art  God  alone. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  who  only  doeth 
wondrous  things ;  and  blessed  be  His  glorious  name  for 
ever. 

The  Lord  bless  us,  and  keep  us : 

The  Lord  make  His  face  shine  upon  us,  and  be  gra- 
cious unto  us : 

The  Lord  lift  up  His  countenance  upon  us,  and  give 
us  peace. 

35 


36  ORDER     OF     WORSHIP.  [iV 

[let  us  pray.] 

FATHER  OF  ALL,  who  through  Thy  holy  word  hast 
granted  unto  us  the  light  of  life:"  May  the  Scrip- 
tures be  ever  so  opened  to  our  thoughts,  that  our  hearts 
may  burn  within  us ;  and  when  it  is  toward  evening, 
and  the  day  of  time  is  far  spent,  may  Christ  continue 
to  abide  with  us  by  faith,  that  the  night  may  be  radiant 
with  the  promise  of  a  morning  without  clouds. 

f  All  unite  in  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

f  Reading  the  Scriptures.    A  Hymn.    After  which,  one  or  more  of  th* 

following  Sentences  may  introduce  the  Exhortation. 

Isaiah  1. 10 ;  lx.  20. 

WHO  is  among  you  that  feareth  the  Lord,  that 
obeyeth  the  voice  of  His  servant,  that  walketh 
in  darkness,  and  hath  no  light  ?  Let  him  trust  in  the 
name  of  the  Lord,  and  stay  upon  his  God.. ..The  Lord 
shall  be  thine  everlasting  light,  and  the  days  of  thy 
mourning  shall  be  ended. 

Luke  i.  78,  79.  Isa.  lx.  1. 
Through  the  tender  mercy  of  our  God  the  day-spring 
from  on  high  hath  visited  us,  to  give  light  to  them  that 
sit  in  darkness  and  in  the  shadow  of  death,  to  guide  our 
feet  into  the  way  of  peace.... Wherefore  He  saith  unto 
Zion,  Arise,  shine ;  for  thy  light  is  come,  and  the  glory 
of  the  Lord  is  risen  upon  thee. 

James  i.  17.    Matt.  v.  16. 

Do  not  err,  my  beloved  brethren.  Every  good  gift 
and  every  perfect  gift  is  from  above,  and  cometh  down 
from  the  Father  of  Lights,  with  whom  is  no  variable- 
ness, neither  shadow  of  turning.. ..Let  your  light  so 
shine  before  men,  that  they  may  see  your  good  works, 
and  glorify  your  Father  who  is  in  heaven. 
Habakkuk  iii.  17,  18. 

Although  the  fig-tree  shall  not  blossom,  neither  shall 
fruit  be  in  the  vines;  the  labor  of  the  olive  shall  fail, 
and  the  fields  shall  yield  no  meat;  the  flock  shall  be 
cut  off  from  the  fold,  and  there  shall  be  no  herd  in  the 
stalls :  Yet  I  will  rejoice  in  the  Lord,  I  will  joy  in  the 
God  of  my  salvation. 


IV  ]  ORDER    OF    WORSHIP.  37 

fl  The  Exhortation. 

CHRISTIAN  FRIENDS  AND  BRETHREN  ;  Whoso 
shall  fervently  pray  without  ceasing,  -will  sincerely 
rejoice  evermore.  And  though  we  should  at  all  times 
feel  and  acknowledge  our  need,  and  celebrate  the  great 
goodness  and  mercy  of  our  Father,  yet  ought  we  chiefly 
so  to  do  when  we  assemble,  as  now,  to  partake  the 
blessing  of  Christian  communion  and  worship. 

Wherefore  I  beseech  you,  as  many  as  are  here  pre- 
sent, to  accompany  me,  with  an  humble  and  contrite 
spirit,  to  the  throne  of  the  heavenly  grace. 
[let  us  pray.] 

THOU,  Lord,  hast  set  our  iniquities  before 
Thee,  our  secret  sins  in  the  light  of  Thy 
countenance.  Yet  Thou  knowcst  our  frame  : 
Thou  rememberest  that  we  are  dust. 

Save  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  from  the  infirmity 
which  fears  that  Thou  wilt  cast  off  for  ever 
and  be  favorable  no  more.  Inspire  us  with  a 
living  trust  in  Thy  perpetual  goodness;  yet  do 
Thou  also  shine  into  the  hiding-places  of  memo- 
ry, that  every  one  of  us  may  sincerely  pray, 

God  be  merciful  to  me  a  sinner. 

From  blindness  of  mind  and  hardness  of 
heart,  from  faithless  prayer  and  prayerless 
faith,  from  envy,  and  from  all  uncharitable- 
ness, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  the  tyranny  of  passion,  and  the  lust 
of  pride  j  from  the  adversity  that  doubts  Thee, 
and  the  prosperity  that  denies  Thee;  from 
weariness  of  life,  and  from  the  bitterness  of 
death, 

4 


38  ORDER    OF    WORSHIP.  [IV 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

In  the  day  of  affliction,  when  our  pilgrimage 
is  under  a  cloud, — in  the  night  of  bereavement, 
when  the  voices  of  loved  ones  have  gone  away 
into  silence, — and  in  the  hour  of  our  own  de- 
parture, 

Mercifully  remember  us,  0  Lord. 

In  the  day  of  strength,  when  life  is  in  bloom 
and  the  heart  is  glad, — in  the  time  of  sorrow, 
when  our  path  is  dark  and  hope  is  weary, — 
and  in  the  solemn  hour  of  death, 

Help  us,  0  Lord,  to  remember  Thee. 

\  Supplication  and  Intercession. 

OLOKD  our  heavenly  Father,  the  high  and 
mighty  Ruler  of  the  Universe,  who  dost 
from  Thy  throne  behold  all  the  dwellers  upon 
the  earth  :  Most  heartily  wxe  beseech  Thee  with 
Thy  favor  to  bless  the  President  of  the  United 
States,  and  all  others  in  authority ;  and  so  re- 
plenish them  wTith  heavenly  gifts  that  they 
may  always  incline  to  Thy  will,  and  walk  in 
Thy  holy  way.     Amen. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  from  whom 
cometh  every  good  and  perfect  gift :  Send  down 
upon  all  ministers  of  religion,  and  upon  the 
congregations  committed  to  their  charge,  the 
healthful  spirit  of  Thy  grace;  and  that  they 
may  truly  please  Thee,  pour  upon  them  the 
continual  dew  of  Thy  blessing. 

And  grant,  blessed  Lord,  that  all  who  pro- 
fess and  call  themselves  Christians,  may  be  led 
into  the  way  of  truth,  and  hold  the  faith  in 


IV  ]  ORDER     OF     WORSHIP.  39 


unity  of  spirit,  in  the  bond  of  peace,  and  in 
righteousness  of  life.     Amen. 

Father  of  Mercies,  who  despisest  not  the 
sighing  of  a  contrite  heart,  nor  the  desire  of 
such  as  are  sorrowful :  Look  Thou  in  helpful 
pity  upon  all  who  are  anywise  afflicted  or  dis- 
tressed, and  so  deliver  them  by  the  hand  of 
Thy  power,  that  sighing  and  sorrow  may  flee 
away. 

Let  the  glory  of  Thy  holy  word  be  in  all  the 
earth,  to  give  light  to  them  who  sit  in  dark- 
ness and  in  the  shadow  of  death,  to  guide  their 
feet  into  the  way  of  peace. 

Awaken  the  vicious  from  delusive  dreams, 
that  they  may  repent  of  hideous  realities,  and 
worship  before  Thee  in  the  beauty  of  holiness. 

Shed  Thy  redeeming  spirit  upon  the  erring 
and  the  wayward,  that  their  renewed  yearn- 
ings may  evermore  call  them  to  the  temple 
of  Thy  praise. 

Bring  the  prodigal  to  himself,  that  he  may 
come  to  Thee,  willing  to  be  made  a  hireling, 
but  welcomed  as  a  child. 

Let  all  those  who  seek  Thee  rejoice  and  be 
glad  in  Thee,  and  let  such  as  love  Thy  salva- 
tion say  continually,  The  Lord  be  magnified. 

The  Lord  be  magnified. 

r  Thanks._'ivinz. 

rpiIY  loving-kindness,  0  Lord,  is  better  than 
JL  life.  Open  Thou  our  minds  to  perceive  the 
orderings  of  Thy  wisdom,  that  our  hearts  may 
believe  unto  risrhteousi] 


40  ORDER    OF    WORSHIP.  [  IV 


Open  Thou  our  lips,  and  our  mouth  shall  show 
forth  Thy  praise. 

We  give  Thee  hearty  thanks  for  the  good- 
ness that  crowns  the  year  with  blessing,  and 
for  the  mercy  that  doeth  all  things  well. 

We  praise  Thee  for  the  joys  of  family,  and 
kindred,  and  religious  worship,  and  for  the 
widening  circles  of  friendship  and  love. 

We  bless  Thee  for  the  day  that  has  dawned 
upon  our  souls,  in  the  life  and  light,  the  truth 
and  victory,  of  the  Saviour  of  the  world. 

How  shall  we  thank  Thee,  O  our  God,  for 
that  grace  of  Thine  which  abounds  much  more 
than  the  sin  of  man — even  the  grace  that  comes 
to  the  ignorant  and  those  who  are  out  of  the 
way,  and  reigns  through  righteousness  unto  the 
gift  of  eternal  life. 

Thy  perfection,  O  Lord,  is  higher  than  hea- 
ven :  what  can  we  do  to  celebrate  Thy  praise  ? 
It  is  deeper  than  hell :  what  can  we  know  of 
Thy  fathomless  love?  Yet  the  light  of  Thy 
countenance  hath  sinned  into  the  depths  of 
judgment,  and  underneath  are  the  everlasting 
arms. 

Thy  goodness,  Father  Almighty,  is  exalted 
above  all  blessing  and  praise.  Let  the  unutter- 
able thought  be  within  us  a  purifying  hope, 
that  like  the  heavens,  without  voice  or  lan- 
guage, we  may  declare  Thy  glory. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation 
of  my  heart,  be  acceptable  in  Thy  sight,  0  Lord} 
our  Strength  and  our  Redeemer.     Amen. 


V]  ORDER    OF    WORSHIP.  41 

tf  Hymn.    The  Sermon.    Prayer.    Ilymn.    Benediction. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  keep 
you  in  the  knowledge  and  the  love  of  God, 
and  in  the  blessing  of  the  Comforter,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 


FIFTH. 

^  After  a  Hymn,  the  Congregation  will  rise,  and  join  the  Minister  in 

the  following  Psalm,  in  verses  alternately.    Another 

Selection  may  he  substituted. 

OCOME,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord:  let  us  heartily 
rejoice  in  the  strength  of  our  salvation. 
Let  us  come  before  His  presence  with  thanksgiving, 
and  show  ourselves  glad  in  Him  with  psalms. 

For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God,  and  a  great  King  above 
all  gods.  In  His  hand  are  the  deep  places  of  the  earth: 
the  strength  of  the  hills  is  His  also. 

The  sea  is  His,  and  He  made  it:  and  His  hands  formed 
the  dry  land. 

0  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down:  let  us  kneel 
before  the  Lord  our  Maker. 

For  He  is  our  God,  and  we  are  the  people  of  His  pas- 
ture, and  the  sheep  of  His  hand. 

[let  us  PRAY.] 

FATHER  OF  MERCIES,  who  alone  canst  bring  the 
will  and  affections  of  man  into  harmony  with  Thine 
own:  Grant  unto  Thy  people  that  they  may  love  what- 
ever Thou  commandest,  and  desire  whatever  Thou  dost 
promise,  that  so,  among  the  sundry  and  manifold  changes 
of  the  world,  our  hearts  may  surely  there  be  fixed  where 
true  joys  are  to  be  found,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

'   At  Morning  .service,  all  unite  in  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

4* 


42  ORDER    OF    WORSHIP.  [V 

^  Reading  the  Scripture?. 

fi  Hymn.— One  of  these  Sentences  may  introduce  the  Exhortation. 

Genesis  i.  1-3. 

IN  the  beginning  God  created  the  heaven  and  the 
earth.  And  the  earth  was  without  form,  and  void ; 
and  darkness  was  upon  the  face  of  the  deep.  And  the 
Spirit  of  God  moved  upon  the  face  of  the  waters.  And 
God  said,  Let  there  be  light :  and  there  was  light. 

Isaiah  xlii.  16. 

Tnus  saith  the  Lord:  I  will  bring  the  blind  by  a 
way  that  they  knew  not:  I  will  lead  them  in  paths  that 
they  have  not  known :  I  will  make  darkness  light  before 
them,  and  crooked  things  straight.  These  things  will  I 
do  unto  them,  and  not  forsake  them,  saith  the  Lord. 

%  The  Exhortation. 

pHRISTIAN  FRIENDS  AND  BRETHREN:  God, 
V-^  who  commanded  the  light  to  shine  out  of  darkness, 
hath  shined  into  our  hearts,  to  give  the  light  of  the 
knowledge  of  the  glory  of  God  in  the  face  of  Jesus 
Christ. 

f  The  Congregation  will  rise. 

Whosoever  shall  behold  in  the  Saviour  the  fulness 
of  grace  and  truth,  will  know  and  feel  that  the  Lord 
hath  indeed  visited  and  redeemed  His  people  ;  and  heart- 
felt devotion,  and  world-wide  charity,  will  find  expres- 
sion in  the  anthem, 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high,  and  on  earth  peace,  good-will 
toward  men. 

[let  us  PRAY.] 

CEEATOE  of  all  souls,  in  whom  we  have  our 
being,  and  our  well-being:  We  magnify 
Thee  for  the  inspiration  which  giveth  us  un- 
derstanding, and  for  the  light  which  is  ever- 
more dawning  in  the  universe  of  Thy  powTer. 
Yet  would  we  remember  that  the  world  by 
wisdom  knew  Thee  not,  and  Religion  groped  in 
darkness  to  the  altar  of  The  Unknown. 


V]  ORDER     OF     WORSHIP.  43 

AVe  praise  Thee  for  the  truth  which  spring- 

eth  out  of  the  earth,  and  gratefully  welcome 
its  myriad  forms  of  grandeur  and  utility.  We 
bless  Thee  for  beautiful  visions  which  come  to 
us  through  generous  sentiments  and  devout 
emotions;  but  specially  do  we  adore  Thee  for 
the  living  word  of  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ.  Only  through  him  have  we  that  know- 
ledge of  Thee  which  is  eternal  life;  and  the 
sublimest  inspiration  of  the  soul  is  but  the 
prophecy  of  his  quickening  spirit. 

We  praise  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  for  the 
revelation  that  Thou  art  God  our  Father,  and 
that  all  we  are  brethren.  We  praise  Thee  that 
all  doubt  and  wrath  are  rebuked  by  the  one 
fatherhood  and  the  one  brotherhood,  and  that 
all  vengeful  fires  are  quenched  in  the  grace  and 
the  peace  of  a  Saviour's  love. 

May  the  reason  that  seeks  Thee  in  science, 
and  finds  Thee  in  the  realm  of  nature,  prayer- 
fully pass  behind  the  veils  in  the  temple  of  Thy 
glory,  and  bow  down  and  worship  Thee  at  the 
mercy-seat  of  the  Redeemer. 

May  all  who  feel  the  glow  of  world-wide 
charity,  look  to  Bethlehem,  and  behold  the 
day-star  that  has  arisen  in  their  hearts.  May 
the  sympathy  which  pleads  and  suffers  for  the 
reformation  of  the  fallen,  look  to  Calvary,  and 
behold  the  star  for  ever  shining  in  the  heart  of 
the  cm 

Touch  the  springs  of  gratitude,  O  Lord,  that 
the  lepers  whom  the  Saviour  has  cleansed  may 


44  ORDER    OF    WORSHIP.  [V 

return  with  thanksgiving.  Let  not  the  ears 
he  Has  unstopped  he  deaf  to  his  call,  nor  the 
tongues  he  has  loosened  be  dumb  in  his  praise; 
and  forbid,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  the  withered 
arm  which  Christ  hath  healed,  should  be  lifted 
up  against  him. 

Father  of  All,  send  the  light  and  the  power 
of  Thy  merciful  justice  into  all  the  earth,  that 
all  laws,  and  institutions,  and  homes,  and  souls, 
may  breathe  the  loving  spirit  of  the  Son  of  Man. 

Let  the  hand  of  Thy  judgment  bring  the  joy 
of  Thy  salvation.  Have  mercy,  O  Lord,  upon 
all  who  have  no  mercy  on  themselves.  Help 
the  oppressor  by  redeeming  the  oppressed. 
Unveil  Thine  excellency  as  the  Judge  and  the 
Saviour  of  all;  and  let  the  solemn  thought  be 
open  to  all  the  world,  that  only  the  righteous- 
ness that  looketh  down  from  heaven  is  saluted 
with  the  kiss  of  peace. 

[  Let  the  sighing  of  the  prisoner  come  before 
Thee,  0  Lord,  and,  according  to  the  greatness 
of  Thy  power,  preserve  Thou  those  who  are 
appointed  to  die. 

May  the  maddening  cup  pass  away  from  the 
hand  of  trembling,  and  the  cup  of  blessing  be 
exalted,  that  humanity  may  rejoice  in  a  do- 
minion which  hath  fellowship  with  Thee. 

Let  the  cry  of  the  humble  enter  into  Thine 
ears,  O  Lord  of  Sabaoth,  and  the  tears  of  such 
as  have  no  comforter  come  into  Thy  presence, 
with  an  appeal  for  judgment  against  the  op- 
pression of  man. 


V]  ORDER     OF     WORSHIP.  45 

Let  the  desolations  of  war  arise  in  remem- 
brance before  Thee,  and  do  Thou  hearken  to 
the  wail  of  stricken  homes,  imploring  the  reign 
of  the  Prince  of  Peace.] 

Father  of  Lights,  whose  faithfulness  is 
above  the  heavens:  Shine,  we  beseech  Thee, 
into  the  hearts  of  the  penitent  and  the  sorrow- 
ful, that  they  may  look  upward,  though  it  be 
through  tears,  and  see  the  bow  of  promise  in 
the  pillar  of  cloud.  In  the  wilderness  of  time, 
may  they  ever  bless  Thee  for  the  manna  and 
the  rock.  May  the  pillar  of  fire  go  before 
them  into  the  valley,  and  rest  upon  the  lowly 
bed  of  dust.  And  in  all  time  of  affliction,  and 
in  the  hour  of  death,  do  Thou  sweeten  the 
bitter  waters  by  a  branch  of  the  tree  of  life. 

O  God  most  blessed,  in  whom  are  all  the 
springs  of  joy:  Grant  us  Thy  continual  mercy, 
that  we  may  pray  while  we  hold  up  the  hands 
of  him  that  prayeth,  even  until  the  going  down 
of  the  sun;  and  when  we  pass  into  the  dark  and 
solemn  night,  may  we  hear  the  hymn  of  the 
morning  stars,  and  rejoice  with  the  sons  of  God 
in  the  dawn  of  eternal  day. 

Unto  Thee,  our  Father,  through  him  who  is 
the  Way,  and  the  Truth,  and  the  Life,  be  as- 
cribed all  glory  and  dominion,  for  ever.    Amen. 

r  Hymn.     Sermon.     Prayer.     Hymn.     Benedi <tion. 

TIIE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the 
love  of  God,  and    the  communion  of*  the 
Iloly  Spirit,  be  with  us  all,  evermore.     Amen. 


SIXTH. 

^  After  a  Hymn,  the  Congregation  will  rise,  and  join  the  Minister  id 

the  following  Psalm,  in  verses  alternately.     Another 

Selection  may  be  substituted. 

I^HE  Lord  is  my  Shepherd ;  I  shall  not  want.     He 
-    maketh  me  to  lie  down  in  green  pastures :  He  lead- 
eth  me  beside  the  still  waters. 

He  restoreth  my  soul :  He  leadeth  me  in  the  paths  of 
righteousness  for  his  name's  sake. 

Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow 
of  death,  I  will  fear  no  evil,  for  Thou  art  with  me : 

Thy  rod  and  Thy  staff,  they  comfort  me. 

Thou  preparest  a  table  before  me  in  the  presence  of 
mine  enemies:  Thou  anointest  my  head  with  oil:  my 
cup  runneth  over. 

Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all  the 
days  of  my  life ;  and  I  will  dwell  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord  for  ever. 

[let   us  PRAY.] 

BLESSED  LORD,  who  hast  caused  all  holy  Scriptures 
to  be  written  for  our  learning:  Grant  that  we  may 
in  such  wise  hear,  believe  and  remember  them,  and  so 
continue  in  the  patience  and  comfort  of  Thy  holy  word, 
as  truly  to  embrace,  and  ever  hold  fast,  the  blessed  hope 
of  everlasting  life,  through  Christ  our  Redeemer.  [Amen. 

^  At  Morning  Service,  all  unite  in  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

^  Reading  the  Scriptures. 

If  Hymn. — One  of  these  Sentences  may  introduce  the  Exhortation. 

Isaiah  liv.  7,  8. 

THUS  saith  the  Lord  :  For  a  small  moment  have  I 
forsaken  thee,  but  with  great  mercies  will  I  gather 
thee.  In  a  little  wrath  I  hid  my  face  from  thee  for  a 
moment,  but  with  everlasting  kindness  will  I  have  mercy 
or  thee,  saith  the  Lord  thy  Redeemer. 


VI  ]  ORDER     OF     WORSHIP.  47 

Romans  viii.  38,  39. 

I  am  persuaded  that  neither  death,  nor  life,  nor  angels, 
nor  principalities,  nor  powers,  nor  things  present,  nor 
things  to  come,  nor  height,  nor  depth,  nor  any  other 
creature,  shall  he  able  to  separate  us  from  the  love  of 
God,  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord. 

fl  The  Exhortation. 

pffltlSTIAN  BRETHREN:  God,  who  is  rich  in 
\J  mercy,  for  the  great  love  wherewith  lie  loved  us, 
even  when  we  were  dead  in  sins,  hath  quickened  us  by 
His  word,  that  in  the  ages  to  come  He  might  show  the 
exceeding  riches  of  His  grace,  in  His  kindness  toward 
us  through  Jesus  Christ. 

\  The  Congregation  will  rise. 

TnE  good  Father,  who  so  loved  the  world,  is  ever  call- 
ing us  into  heavenly  places,  that  we  may  worship  Him 
in  the  beauty  of  holiness.  Let  us  therefore  consider 
the  solemnity  of  drawing  nigh  to  the  High  and  Holy 
One.  that  so  our  hearts  may  be  bowed  in  the  stillness 
of  the  meditation, 

The  Lord  is  in  His  hohj  temple :  Let  all  the  earth  keep 
silence  before  Him. 

%  After  becoming  silence, 

GOD  over  all,  blessed  for  ever :  Enable  us  to 
worship  Thee  in  spirit  and  in  truth. 
We  have  heard  of  Thee  by  the  hearing  of  the 
ear,  and  have  thought  of  Thy  loving-kindness 
in  the  midst  of  Thy  temple.  Our  souls  have 
looked  out  upon  the  marvellous  glory  of  Thy 
works,  and  into  the  cup  which  runneth  over 
with  Thy  bounty.  Yet  who,  O  Lord,  may  pass 
behind  the  visible  things  of  the  creation,  and 
stand  in  Thy  holy  Presence  !  Even  the  heavens 
are  not  clean  in  Thy  Bight;  and  he  who  is  high- 
est among  men,  if  truly  he  should  see  Thee, 


48  ORDER    OF     WORSHIP.  [  VI 


would  abhor  himself,  and  repent  in  dust  and 
ashes. 

."Righteous  Father,  suffer  us  not  to  doubt  the 
dignity  and  value  of  an  upright  life.  If  we 
be  conscious  of  a  sincere  desire  to  obey  Thee, 
awaken  us  into  gratitude  that  we  are  not  as 
other  men  are,  abandoned  and  hardened;  yet 
deliver  us  not  into  that  pride  of  virtue  which 
despises  others,  and  is  itself  abhorred  and  re- 
buked before  Thee.  Let  the  ministering  spirits 
which  come  to  us  in  the  cloud  of  Thy  glory, 
bear  back  the  testimonial  of  charity  widened 
by  Thy  charity,  O  Lord,  and  of  humility  deep- 
ened by  a  sense  of  our  own  infirmities. 

Father  of  Mercies,  whose  excellency  is 
above  all  our  thoughts :  We  magnify  Thee  for 
a  faith,  which  triumphs  over  servile  terrors  and 
gloomy  fears — a  faith  which  bows  in  reverence 
when  Thou  art  calling  out  of  the  heavens  for 
righteousness  upon  the  earth,  yet  hears  the 
voice  of  an  angel  in  the  thunder  of  Thy  power. 
Enable  us  to  hearken  in  the  silence  of  prayer, 
imploring  the  guidance  and  grace  of  Thy  hea- 
venly law :  Yet  may  we  rise  above  all  clouds 
into  sunshine;  and  while  we  mourn  over  the 
righteous  blood  that  crieth  out  of  the  ground 
for  judgment,  may  we  remember  the  blood  of 
sprinkling  that  pleadeth  from  the  cross, — with 
the  sinful  for  penitence,  with  Thee  for  pardon. 

When  darkness  is  upon  Thy  ways,  and  the 
dirge  of  sorrow  swells  into  the  psalm  of  life, 
may  we  catch  the  whispers  of  Thy  fatherly 


VI  ]  ORDER     OF     WORSHIP.  49 

love,  and  know  that  all  lamentation  and  mourn- 
ing shall  yet  be  subdued  into  an  anthem  of 
peace. 

Guardian  and  Helper  of  souls :  "We  praise 
Thee  that  Thy  goodness  regards  not  our  merits, 
but  our  needs;  and  our  deepest  necessity  is  an- 
swered in  the  revelation  of  Thine  infinite  wor- 
thiness. In  every  abode  of  man,  and  unto  the 
least  and  lowest  of  Thine  offspring,  in  all  ages 
and  in  all  worlds,  Thy  Spirit  is  for  ever  calling, 
Sox,  give  me  thy  heart ! 

We  bless  Thee,  O  our  Father,  that  Thou 
hast  given  us  Thine.  Save  us,  we  beseech  Thee, 
from  the  sin  and  the  woe  of  putting  it  away 
from  us.  Be  Thou  present  to  our  meditations, 
not  alone  when  with  solemn  forms  we  invoke 
Thy  blessing,  but  in  all  our  duties,  and  enjoy- 
ments, and  sufferings,  until  every  pulsation  of 
desire  shall  be  in  harmony  with  Thy  holy  will. 

May  the  law  of  Thine  overruling  purpose  be 
enshrined  within  us  as  a  burning  and  shining 
light.  May  it  order  our  hearts  in  sympathy, 
that  the  mercy  of  heaven  may  be  for  ever 
upon  our  thoughts.  May  it  order  our  speech 
in  gentleness,  that  our  words  may  not  come 
back  to  us  in  wailing  or  bitterness,  but  in  the 
melodies  of  Eden.  May  it  order  our  lives  in 
purity,  that  trustful  prophecies  may  continu- 
ally be  refreshed  by  peaceful  memories. 

And  when  the  hour  of  our  departure  shall 
come,  may  the  Spirit  of  Truth  be  our  guide 
and   comforter,    and   our  path,    though   lying 


50  ORDER    OF    WORSHIP.  [  VII 

through  the  land  of  shadows,  be  like  the 
dawning  light,  shining  more  and  more,  even 
unto  the  perfect  day. 

In  that  high  realm  of  love  and  praise,  may 
the  erring  and  lost  of  earth  be  numbered  with 
the  redeemed,  that  the  dominion  of  Thy  power 
may  be  sealed  by  the  triumph  of  Thy  grace, 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

*^  Hymn.    Sermon.    Trayer.    Hymn.    Benediction. 

THE  peace  of  heaven  be  with  all  the  families 
of  the  earth,  for  evermore.     Amen. 


Drier  ni  gsUic  ®ars|ijj 

SEVENTH. 

H  After  a  Hymn,  the  Congregation  will  rise,  and  join  the  Minister  in 

the  following  Psalm,  in  verses  alternately.    Another 

Selection  may  be  substituted. 

HOW  amiable  are  Thy  tabernacles,  0  Lord  of  Hosts ! 
My  soul  longeth,  yea,  even  fainteth  for  the  courts 
of  the  Lord  : 

My  heart  and  my  flesh  crieth  out  for  the  living  God. 

As  the  sparrow  findeth  a  house,  and  the  swallow  a 
nest  where  she  may  lay  her  young,  so  let  me  dwell  at 
Thine  altars,  0  Lord  of  Hosts,  my  King  and  my  God. 

Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  Thy  house:  they  will 
be  still  praising  Thee. 

A  day  in  Thy  courts  is  better  than  a  thousand  else- 
where. I  had  rather  be  a  doorkeeper  in  the  house  of 
my  God,  than  to  dwell  in  the  tents  of  ungodliness. 

0  Lord  of  Hosts,  blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in 
Thee. 


VII  ]  ORDER    OF    WORSHIP.  51 

[let  us  prat.] 

EX  ABLE  us,  0  God  of  Truth,  so  to  keep  the  Bereans  of 
old  in  honorable  remembrance,  as  daily  to  search  Thy 
■written  word ;  and  may  we  so  profit  by  doctrine,  reproof, 
correction,  and  instruction  in  righteousness,  as  to  know 
that  the  Holy  Scriptures  have  made  us  wise  unto  salva- 
tion, through  faith  in  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     [Amen. 

f  At  Morning  Service,  all  unite  in  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

V  Reading  the  Scriptures. 

fl  A  Hymn. — One  of  these  Sentences  may  introduce  the  Exhortation. 

Daniel  vii.  13.  14. 

I  SAW  in  the  night  visions,  and,  behold,  one  like  the 
Son  of  Man  came  with  the  clouds  of  heaven,  and 
came  to  the  Ancient  of  Days,  and  they  brought  him 
near  before  Him.  And  there  was  given  him  dominion, 
and  glory,  and  a  kingdom,  that  all  people,  nations,  and 
languages,  should  serve  him.  His  dominion  is  an  ever- 
lasting dominion,  which  shall  not  pass  away,  and  his 
kingdom  that  which  shall  not  be  destroyed. 

Malachi  i.  11. 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun  even  unto  the  going  down 
of  the  same,  my  name  shall  be  great  among  the  na- 
tions, saith  the  Lord.  And  in  every  place  incense  shall 
be  offered  unto  my  name,  and  a  pure  offering ;  for  my 
name  shall  be  great  among  the  nations,  saith  the  Lord 
of  Hosts. 

T  The  Exhortation. 

DEAR  BRETIIREX,  AXD  FRIEXDS:  God,  who 
made  the  world  and  all  things  therein,  seeing  He 
is  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth,  dwelleth  not  in  temples 
made  with  hands;  yet  hath  He  appointed  and  com- 
manded that  men  everywhere  should  seek  the  Lord, 
if  haply  they  might  feel  after  Him,  and  find  Him, 
though  He  be  not  far  from  every  one  of  as. 

T  The  Congregation  will  rise. 

If  rightly  we  remember  what  we  arc.  and  in  whose 
ice  we  stand,  all  outward   and   perishing  tilings 
will  pass  from  onr  thoughts,  and  we  shall  feel  how  im- 
Lve  is  the  Bentiment  of  the  devout  Redeemer, 


52  ORDER     OF     WORSHIP.  [  VII 


God  is  a  Spirit,  and  they  iclw  worship  Him,  must  wor- 
ship Him  in  spirit  and  in  truth. 

[let  us  pray.] 

FATHER  ALMIGHTY,  who  aforetime  dwelt 
in  thick  darkness,  and  art  now  revealing 
Thyself  through  light  unapproachable :  Help 
us  to  know  how  unworthy  of  Thee  are  all 
thoughts  which  come  short  of  Thine  infinite 
love;  and  while  the  errors  and  passions  of 
men  are  degrading  Thee  into  their  own  like- 
ness, may  truth  and  devotion  exalt  us  into 
Thine. 

We  praise  Thee  for  the  brightness  of  Thy 
glory  made  visible  in  the  flesh,  even  the  di- 
vinity that  shone  in  the  humanity  of  the  Re- 
deemer. We  bless  Thee  for  the  means  of  grace 
set  forth  in  his  spirit  and  word,  and  for  the 
merciful  purpose  of  the  refiner's  fire.  Hasten 
the  day,  O  Lord,  when  all  the  dross  of  sin  shall 
be  consumed,  that  Christ,  Thine  image,  may 
see  his  likeness  in  every  heart. 

Father  of  Mercies,  from  whom  all  holy 
desires,  all  good  counsels,  and  all  just  works, 
do  proceed :  We  beseech  Thee  with  Thy  favor 
to  bless  all  loving  souls,  prospering  their  en- 
deavors in  behalf  of  the  heedless  and  the  fallen. 
And  when  the  unbelieving  and  the  defiled  go 
down  into  the  dark  valley,  look  Thou  upon 
such  of  the  living  as  are  of  all  men  most  mise- 
rable, and  deliver  them  from  the  woe  of  a 
perished  hope.  Deliver  them  from  the  bitter 
thought  that  the  door  of  mercy  is  barred  at 


VII  ]  ORDER     OF     WORSHIP.  53 

the  gates  of  death.  Affection  yearns  in  com- 
fortless sorrow  :  Charity  hopes  against  hope  : 
Sympathy  mourns,  but  dares  not  pray :  Kay- 
Less  night  is  upon  the  mystery  of  the  life  to 
come. 

We  praise  Thee,  0  our  God,  that  Thy  good- 
ness knows  neither  measure  nor  end.  In  all 
worlds,  and  through  all  being,  Thine  eternal 
spirit  is  at  work,  fulfilling  Thy  will;  and  truth 
and  grace,  and  justice  and  mercy,  and  purpose 
and  promise,  shall  be  glorified  together  in  the 
grand  and  final  consummation. 

From  Thee,  O  Lord,  is  the  inspiration  of 
prayer,  answered  above  in  unutterable  tender- 
~.  and  returned  upon  the  believing  heart  in 
the  joy  of  the  Comforter.  Lift  Thou  the  veil 
from  the  face  of  the  prayerful  who  believe  not, 
that  they  may  see  the  rainbow  round  about 
the  throne.  Lift  upon  them  the  light  of  Thy 
countenance,  and  establish  within  them  the 
covenant  of  peace. 

Father  of  Lights,  with  whom  is  no  varia- 
bleness, neither  shadow  of  turning :  Mercifully 
awaken  all  believers  into  a  living  sense  of  the 
favors  they  have  received  at  Thy  hands.  Let 
it  not  be  in  vain  that  we  meditate  upon  the 
tokens  of  Thy  superabounding  love.  As  Thy 
mercies  pass  in  review  before  us,  give  unto 
them,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  tongues  of  angels, 
that  they  may  plead  with  our  forgetful  souls, 
and  bring  us  through  self-rebuke  into  godly 
sorrow. 

5* 


54  ORDER    OF    WORSHIP.  [  VII 

Fain  would  we  consider  how  solemn  a  thing 
is  life,  and  how  great  is  our  need  of  Thy  con- 
tinual grace,  to  make  of  life  a  continual  bless- 
ing. The  glare  of  temptation  is  in  the  dream 
of  youth;  afflictions  darken  the  dial  of  man- 
hood 3  and  though  the  flaming  sword  has  been 
taken  away,  there  is  evermore  a  sepulchre  in 
the  garden,  and  the  cry  of  the  tomb  is  in  all 
the  earth. 

We  bless  Thee,  Father  of  All,  that  wisdom  and 
mercy  are  in  all  the  doings  of  Thy  hand,  and 
that  our  experience  becomes  a  prophecy  through 
faith  in  Thy  holy  word.  Even  in  the  night  of 
adversity,  and  when  our  souls  are  unconscious 
of  Thy  watch-care,  the  evening  star  of  memory 
is  becoming  the  morning  star  of  hope. 

Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  the  lessons  of 
yesterday,  and  the  trust  of  to-morrow,  may  be 
present  to  our  thoughts,  now  while  it  is  called 
to-day,  that  the  future  may  indeed  be  better 
than  the  past.  Renew  a  right  spirit  within  us, 
O  Lord,  that  we  may  press  toward  the  mark 
for  the  prize  of  our  high  calling.  Though 
darkness  be  in  our  borders,  let  not  the  fires 
which  burn  on  the  unclean  altars  of  the  world 
mislead  us;  but  may  we,  hour  by  hour,  enter 
farther  and  farther  into  the  kingdom  of  Thy 
Son,  ever  coming  nearer  and  nearer  to  the 
throne. 

And  when  the  ministries  and  the  judgments 
of  that  kingdom  are  finished,  may  Thy  uni- 
versal family  rejoice  in  the  victory  of  the  Re- 


VIII  ]  ORDER    OF     WORSHIP.  55 


deemer,  and  celebrate  Thy  praise,  world  with- 
out end,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

If  Hymn.    Sermon.    Prayer.    Ilymn.    Benediction. 

AXD  now,  brethren,  I  commend  you  to  God, 
and  to  the  word  of  llis  grace,  which  is 
able  to  build  you  up,  and  to  give  you  an  in- 
heritance among  all  who  are  sanctified.  To 
God  only  wise  be  glory,  through  Jesus  Christ, 
for  ever.     Amen. 


©rtct  of  Public  MorsM]). 

EIGHTH. 

\  After  a  Uymn,  the  Congregation  -will  rise,  and  join  the  Minister  in 

the  following  Psalm,  in  verses  alternately.     Another 

Selection  may  be  substituted. 

OLORD  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  Thy  name  in 
all  the  earth!  who  hast  set  Thy  glory  above  the 
heavens! 

Out  of  the  mouth  of  babes  and  sucklings  hast  Thou 
ordained  strength,  because  of  Thine  enemies,  that  Thou 
mightest  still  the  enemy  and  the  avenger. 

"When  I  consider  Thy  heavens,  the  work  of  Thy 
fingers,  the  moon  and  the  stars  which  Thou  hast  or- 
dained, what  is  man  that  Thou  art  mindful  of  him? 
and  the  son  of  man  that  Thou  visitest  him? 

For  Thou  hast  made  him  a  little  lower  than  the 
angels,  and  hast  crowned  him  with  glory  and  honor. 

Thou  madesi  him  to  have  dominion  over  the  works  of 
Thy  hands:  Thou  hast  put  all  things  under  his  feet. 

0  Lord  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  Thy  name  in  all 
the  earth ! 


50  ORDER    OF    WORSHIP.  [  VIII 


\\ 


[let  us  pray.] 

/  E  bless  Thee,  our  Father,  for  that  holy  word  which 
Thou  hast  ordained  as  a  lamp  to  our  feet  and  a  light 
to  our  path.  May  we  so  trust  in  Thy  wisdom  and  good- 
ness, as  to  follow  Thy  counsel  in  the  midst  of  all  dark- 
ness and  mystery;  and  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that 
the  truth  which  shines  into  our  thoughts,  may  kindle  in 
our  affections  the  sacrifice  of  praise,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

\  At  Morning  Service  all  unite  in  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

If  Reading  the  Scriptures. 

^f  ITymn. — One  of  these  Sentences  may  introduce  the  Exhortation. 

John  iii.  16,  17. 

/H  OD  so  loved  the  world,  that  He  gave  His  only-begot- 
VJT  ten  Son,  that  whosoever  believeth  in  him  should 
not  perish,  but  have  everlasting  life.  For  God  sent  not 
His  Son  into  the  world  to  condemn  the  world,  but  that 
the  world  through  him  might  be  saved. 

2  Cor.  v.  14,  15. 

The  love  of  Christ  constraineth  us ;  because  we  thus 
judge,  that  if  one  died  for  all,  then  were  all  dead:  And 
that  he  died  for  all,  that  they  who  live  should  not  hence- 
forth live  unto  themselves,  but  unto  him  who  died  for 
them,  and  rose  again. 

If  The  Exhortation. 

DEARLY  BELOVED  BRETHREN:  God,  who  at 
sundry  times  and  in  divers  manners  spake  in 
time  past  unto  the  fathers  by  the  prophets,  hath  in 
these  last  days  spoken  unto  us  by  His  Sox,  whom  He 
hath  appointed  heir  of  all  things. 

If  The  Congregation  will  rise. 

It  is  indeed  becoming  in  us  to  arise  in  acknowledg- 
ment of  the  blessed  Redeemer,  the  image  of  the  invisible 
God,  the  brightness  of  the  Father's  glory,  to  whom  we 
have  been  commanded  to  hearken;  and  every  true  and 
loving  disciple  will  heartily  witness  the  good  confession, 

I  believe  that  Jesus  is  the  Christ,  the  Son  of  the  living 
God,  the  Saviour  of  the  world. 


VIII  ]  ORDER     OF     WORSHIP. 


[let  us  pray.] 

THY  kingdom,  O  Lord,  ruleth  over  all.  The 
invisible  things  of  Thy  wisdom,  and  good- 
ness, and  power,  from  the  creation  are  clearly 
seen,  and  devotion  admires  and  adores  Thee  in 
the  wonder-working  of  Thy  ways;  yet  what 
seraph-mind  could  look  upon  the  earth  in  its 
defilement,  and  into  Thy  hidden  counsels,  and 
proclaim  the  coming  of  a  Bedeemer! 

What  is  man,  O  Lord,  that  Thou  shouldst 
magnify  him,  and  that  Thou  shouldst  set  Thy 
heart  upon  him ! 

We  bless  Thee,  Father  of  All,  that  the  Word 
of  Thine  eternal  purpose  was  made  flesh,  and 
dwelt  among  us,  full  of  grace  and  truth.  We 
glorify  Thee  that  the  mystery  of  iniquity  has 
been  rebuked  by  the  mystery  of  godliness,  and 
that  darkness  and  error  shall  pass  from  the 
dominion  of  the  world. 

We  praise  Thee  that  the  Desire  of  Ael 
Nations  was  unveiled  in  the  light  of  the  holy 
mount,  and  that  the  voice  of  the  Invisible 
Presence  declared  him  to  be  Thy  beloved  Son. 

Let  that  light  shine  into  all  the  earth,  O 
Lord,  until  all  souls  shall  see  the  deformity  of 
sin  and  the  comeliness  of  the  Son  of  Man  :  Let 
that  voice  go  forth  in  its  renewing  power,  until 
the  yearnings  of  humanity  shall  plead  for  the 
coming  of  the  Son  of  God. 

Father  Aimighty,  whose  justice  is  trans- 
figured in  the  mountain  of  Thy  holiness :  En- 
lighten the  eyes  of  the  profane  and  the  hope- 


58  ORDER    OF    WORSHIP.  [  VIII 

less,  that  tliey  may  bow  down  in  reverence, 
and  be  lifted  up  in  praise.  Breathe  the  har- 
mony of  Thy  perfections  upon  the  valley  of 
the  slain,  that  the  sleepers  may  arise  and  wor- 
ship among  the  redeemed.  Shake  all  nations, 
O  Lord,  that  the  Messiah  may  come  in  his 
glory,  and  transform  all  hearts  into  living 
temples  of  the  living  God. 

Father  of  Mercies,  and  God  of  all  comfort : 
Lift  Thou  up  the  light  of  Thy  countenance 
upon  all  who  are  burdened  with  sorrow  and 
care:  LTpon  all  who  are  oppressed  by  their 
fellow-men:  "Upon  all  who  suffer  for  the  sake 
of  truth  and  conscience :  Upon  all  who  are  as- 
sailed by  temptation :  Upon  all  who  despair  of 
Thy  mercy:  Upon  all  who  are  mourning  the 
bereavements  of  life  :  Upon  all  who  are  sick,  or 
tormented  by  the  fear  of  death :  Upon  all  who 
stand  at  the  entrance  of  the  dark  valley. 

May  Christ  be  in  them  all  the  hope  of  glory, 
that  the  trial  of  their  faith,  being  much  more 
precious  than  of  gold  that  perisheth,  though  it 
be  tried  by  fire,  may  be  found  unto  praise  and 
honor  in  the  day  of  deliverance. 

Most  High  and  Holy  One  :  While  we  offer 
before  Thee  the  intercession  of  charity  and 
sympathy.,  we  would  fain  remember  our  per- 
sonal need  of  Thy  heavenly  grace. 

Let  the  spirit  of  life  descend  upon  us,  O 
Lord,  that  the  follies  of  the  world  may  give 
place  to  the  solemnity  of  religious  endeavor. 
Help  us  to  put  away  all  vain  thoughts  and  im- 


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pure  desires,  and  to  seek  communion  with 
things  above. 

In  the  hour  of  weakness  and  peril,  when 
temptation  is  gathering  about  us,  and  the 
cloud  within  us  is  hiding  Thy  face,  O  send 
forth  the  blessed  radiance  of  Thy  truth,  that 
all  wrong  may  be  banished,  all  passion  sub- 
dued, and  only  light  be  all  around  us,  and 
holiness  within. 

In  the  day  of  adversity  and  trial,  when  dark- 
ness and  clouds  are  round  about  Thee,  easting 
our  way  into  shadow,  may  faith  ascend  into 
the  pavilion  of  Thy  mercy,  and  learn  the  mys- 
teries of  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

When  the  burden  of  sorrow  and  suffering  is 
upon  the  heart,  and  every  pulse  is  with  pain, 
may  the  ministry  of  tenderness  come  from 
Thy  presence,  in  the  comforting  words  of  Thy 
fatherly  love. 

And  at  last,  when  the  day  of  life  is  drawing 
to  its  close,  and  the  windows  are  darkened, 
may  the  light  of  immortality  shine  within,  and 
our  souls  pass  serenely  into  the  kingdom  of 
peace,  to  praise  Thee  for  ever,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

r  Hymn.     Sermon.     Prayer.     Hymn.    Benediction. 

TIIE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  keep 
you  in  the  knowledge  and  the  love  of  God, 
and  in  the  blessing  of  the  Comforter,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 


fftpra  aflcr  &gpn. 

OLORD  our  Salvation,  whose  goodness  and  mercy 
have  continually  followed  us :  Grant  us  Thy  help- 
ful grace,  that  our  souls  may  continually  follow  Thee. 
Enable  us  to  make  religion  the  daily  experience  of  our 
lives.  May  the  morning  be  ordered  in  prayer,  that  the 
noon  may  be  passed  in  praise,  and  the  evening  in  peace. 
And  when  the  evening  of  life  shall  fade  away  into  the 
night  of  death,  may  we  trustfully  look  for  the  morning 
of  Thy  glory,  in  a  day  without  night,  and  a  life  without 
end,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

WE  beseech  Thee,  0  Lord,  to  follow  with  thy  richest 
blessing  the  religious  meditations  of  this  hour. 
May  Thy  holy  word  sink  deep  into  our  minds,  that  our 
souls  may  take  hold  of  it  as  the  hope  of  everlasting  life. 
May  we  feel  its  transforming  power,  and  be  doers  of  its 
heavenly  lessons,  lest  the  living  sense  of  Thy  favor  die 
away  from  our  affections  and  our  thoughts. 

Grant  us  Thy  continual  grace,  that  we  may  walk  as 
children  of  light  and  of  the  day,  adorning  the  doctrine 
of  God  our  Saviour  in  all  things;  and  of  Thy  great 
mercy  preserve  our  going  out,  and  our  coming  in,  from 
this  time  forth,  and  for  evermore.     Amen. 

r\  OD  of  Truth,  let  Thy  blessing  for  ever  rest  upon  us, 
VT  in  the  assurance  of  Thy  perpetual  presence.  Thou 
goest  by,  and  we  see  Thee  not :  Thou  passest  on  also, 
and  we  perceive  Thee  not :  yet  art  Thou  very  nigh  to 
every  one  of  us.  The  darkness  hideth  not  from  TJiee, 
but  the  night  shineth  as  the  day,  and  all  things  are  open 
unto  Him  with  whom  we  have  to  do. 

Make  us  sensible,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  Thy  glory  is 
in  the  goodness  Thou  art  ever  making  to  pass  before  us; 
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and  may  our  sense  of  Thy  loving-kindness,  and  our  trust 
in  Thine  overruling  purpose,  constrain  us  to  do  justly, 
to  love  mercy,  and  to  walk  humbly  before  Thee. 

And  at  last,  when  the  shadows  of  the  long  night  shall 
have  fallen  on  our  path,  may  our  souls  dwell  together  in 
the  blessed  land,  where  there  is  no  forgetfulness  of  Thy 
presence,  neither  any  more  death.  And  to  Thy  holy 
name,  through  the  Way,  and  the  Truth,  and  the  Life, 
shall  be  everlasting  praise.     Amen. 

GRACIOUS  and  Merciful  Father:  Thy  thoughts  to- 
ward us  have  ever  been  thoughts  of  peace  and 
good-will,  and  all  Thy  ways  are  faithfulness  and  truth. 
Every  day  brings  to  us  renewed  testimonials  of  Thy 
goodness,  and  every  new  opening  of  Thy  counsel  unfolds 
fresh  tokens  of  Thine  infinite  love. 

Father  of  All,  grant  us  the  guidance  of  Thy  heavenly 
wisdom,  that  we  may  set  our  heart  on  no  object,  and  put 
our  hand  to  no  work,  upon  which  we  cannot  invoke  Thy 
ring.  So  shall  the  light  of  the  morning  be  celebrated 
in  the  joy  of  the  day,  and  our  hearts  and  our  hands  be 
lifted  up  in  the  evening  sacrifice  of  praise,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

WJE  praise  and  bless  Thee,  0  Lord,  for  the  joy  of 
>  V      thankfulness  and   devotion,   and   for  the  peace 
which  ever  flows  through  patience  and  comfort  of  Thy 
holy  word. 

The  earth  is  full  of  the  riches  of  Thy  goodness ;  the 
gospel  is  full  of  the  riches  of  Thy  grace :  and  all  Thy 
perfections,  and  all  our  blessings,  meet  in  the  com- 
mandment to  love  Thee  with  all  the  heart. 

0  let  Thy  mighty  power  descend  and  inspire  us,  that 
our  spirits  may  become  emblems  of  Thine;  and  endue 
us,  we  beseech  Thee,  with  wisdom  from  above,  that  we 
may  turn  many  to  righteousness,  and  shine  as  the  stars 
of  the  firmament  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

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PRAYERS     AFTER     SERMON. 


BLESSED  LORD,  who  art  ever  calling  us  into  the 
life  and  peace  of  communion  with  the  Holy  Spirit: 
Help  us  to  lo<»k  up,  with  hearts  prepared  to  receive  Thy 
blessing.  Open  our  thoughts  to  the  solemn  joy  of  Thy 
heavenly  presence,  and  grant  that  our  pilgrimage  may 
be  so  ordered  from  on  high,  as  to  be  a  serene  experience 
of  Thy  love. 

And  when  time  shall  be  no  more,  bring  us,  we  beseech 
Thee,  into  the  glorified  company  of  the  redeemed,  to  join 
the  sublime  anthem  which  celebrates  Thy  praise,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

TPATHER  of  Mercies,  in  the  dew  of  whose  favor  is  life 
J-  for  evermore :  May  the  times  of  refreshing  to  our 
thoughts  be  the  times  of  renewal  to  our  souls,  that  our 
lives  may  not  be  idle  nor  unfruitful  in  the  work  of 
righteousness.  Let  the  voice  of  welcome  come  to  us 
from  the  midst  of  the  light,  that  the  heavenly  vision 
may  inspire  the  prayer,  Lord,  what  wilt  Thou  have  me 
to  do? 

Help  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  make  the  kingdom  of 
heaven  a  reality  upon  the  earth,  ascribing  to  the  only 
wise  God  our  Saviour,  the  glory  and  majesty,  dominion 
and  power,  both  now  and  ever.     Amen. 

WE  humbly  beseech  Thee,  our  Father,  that  the  good 
seed  of  Thy  word,  now  sown  among  us,  may  take 
such  deep  root,  that  neither  the  burning  heat  of  affliction 
may  cause  it  to  wither,  nor  the  cares  of  this  world  choke 
it,  but  that,  as  seed  sown  in  good  ground,  it  may  bring 
forth  the  fruit  of  righteousness. 

Let  the  gentle  showers  of  Thy  mercy  visit  it,  and  the 
light  of  heaven  be  upon  it  as  the  clear  shining  after 
rain,  that  the  germ,  and  the  blade,  and  the  ear,  and  the 
ripe  harvest,  may  alike  show  forth  Thy  praise,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


gnntocrsarics. 


f  On  the  occasions  herein  provided  for,  omit  the  introductory  service  in 
the  Order  of  Public  Worship,  and  insert  the  following. 


NATIVITY-CHRISTMAS. 
Luke  ii.  10,  11 ;  i.  78,  79. 

I^E  AR  NOT  :  for,  behold,  I  bring  you  good  tidings  of  great 
joy,  which  shall  be  unto  all  people :  For  unto  you  is 
born  this  day,  in  the  city  of  David,  a  Saviour,  who  is  Christ 
the  Lord. 

Through  the  tender  mercy  of  our  God,  the  day-spring 
from  on  high  hath  visited  us,  to  give  light  to  them  who  sit 
in  darkness  and  in  the  shadow  of  death,  to  guide  our  feet 
into  the  way  of  peace. 

[let  us  pray.] 

HOW  excellent  is  Thy  loving-kindness,  0  Lord  ! 
High  as  the  heavens  are  above  the  earth,  so  are 
Thy  ways  higher  than  our  ways,  and  Thy  thoughts  tlmn 
our  thoughts.  Thou  hast  lifted  the  light  of  Thy  counte- 
nance upon  those  who  sought  Thee  not:  Thou  hast 
revealed  Thine  infinite  goodness  unto  those  who  loved 
Thee  not :  Thou  hast  glorified  Thyself  in  the  sermon 
and  the  psalm  of  angels:  Thou  hast  breathed  upon  us 
the  lesson  of  Thy  heavenly  law,  that  only  by  furthering 
peace  upon  the  earth,  by  hearty  good-will  toward  men, 
can  we  truly  celebrate  Thy  praise 

Thanksgiving  be  to  Thee,  0  God  of  Salvation,  for  the 
mercy  that  dawned  upon  the  world  in  the  birth  of  the 
Friend  and  Redeemer  of  souls.  Blessed  be  the  infancy 
and  lowliness  which  have  consecrated  manhood  and 
dignity  to  the  memory  of  Thy  holy  name.  Honored  be 
the  day-spring  that  shall  brighten  into  the  glories  of 
thousands  of  years  of  renown. 

We  praise  Thee,  0  Lord,  that  the  song  of  the  heavenly 
choir  has  Bounded  throughout  the  ages,  and  that  the  feat 
of  the  shepherds  has  been  lost  in  the  triumph  of  tho 
i         ned. 

We  praise  Thee  that  our  thoughts,  reaching   forth 

63 


64  ADVENT    SUNDAY. 


from  dreary  Golgotha  to  the  dominion  of  the  Con- 
queror, may  pass  through  mournful  Gethsemane  and 
despised  Nazareth,  and  rejoice  in  the  prophecies  and 
innocence  of  the  Gospel  of  Bethlehem. 

Thy  praise,  0  Lord,  is  in  all  the  earth.  Thy  wisdom, 
confounding  all  philosophies,  is  bringing  the  nations  to 
the  manger  of  a  wayside  inn,  and  a  little  child  shall 
lead  them  to  the  throne  of  the  Father. 

Unto  us,  also,  the  Saviour  is  born;  and  the  glad 
memories  and  hopes  of  this  day,  make  us  one  with  mil- 
lions of  Thy  people  in  all  parts  of  the  world. 

Grant,  merciful  Father,  that  we  may  continually  grow 
into  oneness  with  Thee,  through  our  Lord  and  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

V  Selection  89:  "The  sceptre  shall  not  depart  from  Judah." 

ADVENT  SUNDAY. 

Luke  iv.  18, 19. 

THE  Spirit  of  the  Lord  is  upon  me,  saith  the  Redeemer, 
because  He  hath  anointed  me  to  preach  the  gospel  to 
the  poor :  He  hath  sent  me  to  heal  the  broken-hearted,  to 
preach  deliverance  to  the  captives,  and  recovering  of  sight 
to  the  blind,  to  set  at  liberty  them  that  are  bruised,  to 
preach  the  acceptable  year  of  the  Lord, 
[let   us  PRAT.] 

THE  heavens  show  forth  Thy  glory,  0  Lord,  and  pro- 
phets, and  apostles,  and  good  men  in  all  ages,  have 
been  Thine  inspired  witnesses  upon  the  earth.  Thou 
hast  breathed  into  their  souls  the  love  of  wisdom :  Thou 
hast  shed  upon  their  minds  the  light  of  truth :  Thou  hast 
touched  their  lips  with  holy  fire :  Thou  hast  strengthened 
them  to  noble  deeds. 

Above  them  all,  our  hearts  remember  him  in  whom 
Thy  fulness  dwelleth,  whose  glory  we  behold  as  of  an 
only-begotten  Son.  Vainly  we  look  for  the  solemn  paths 
of  his  experience  in  youth  and  manhood ;  yet  merciful 
keeping  was  in  the  mystery  of  Thy  purpose,  and  he  avIio 
appeared  among  men  in  great  humility,  was  consecrated 
in  the  bosom  of  the  Father. 

Blessed  be  Thou  for  the  power  transcending  nature, 


TRANSFIGURATION.  G5 


for  the  wisdom  embracing  all  truth,  for  the  love  flowing 
from  Thee,  for  the  whole  everlasting  image  of  Thy  being 
and  perfection,  embodied  in  the  anointed  Deliverer. 

Blessed  be  he  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord! 
Blessed,  fur  the  spirit  that  was  upon  him:  Blessed,  for 
his  sympathy  with  the  lowly  and  the  sorrowful :  Blessed, 
fur  his  charity  toward  the  erring  and  the  sinful :  Blessed, 
f« jr  his  life  of  purity  and  example  of  devotion :  Blessed, 
for  the  means  of  grace,  and  the  prophecy  of  victory ! 

Blessed  be  he  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  ! 
And  blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord  our  God,  for  ecer 
and  ever.     Amen. 

T  Selection  43  :  '•  Behold,  I  will  send  my  messenger,  saith  the  Lord." 
T  Scriptcre  Lesson:  Matthew  iii.  13-17,  and  xxi.  1-11. 

TRANSFIGURATION. 
1  John  iii.  1-3. 

BEHOLD  what  manner  of  love  the  Father  hath  bestowed 
upon  us,  that  we  should  be  called  the  sons  of  God  : 
Therefore  the  world  knoweth  us  not,  because  it  knew 
him  not. 

Beloved,  now  are  we  the  sons  of  God,  and  it  doth  not  yet 
appear  what  we  shall  be :  but  we  know  that,  when  he  shall 
appear,  we  shall  be  like  him  ;  for  we  shall  see  him  as  he  is. 
And  every  man  that  hath  this  hope  in  him  purifieth  him- 
self, even  as  he  is  pure. 

[let  us  pray.] 
TWTIIER  ALMIGHTY,  who  hast  made  us  in  Thine 
Jl  own  image,  and  art  ever  calling  upon  us  to  rise  into 
fellowship  with  angels :  Thine  inspiration  giveth  us 
understanding,  and  the  heavens  are  bowed  to  welcome 
us  into  glory  and  honor.  Alas  that  we  should  bring 
Ives  to  shame,  casting  our  crowns  into  the  defiling 
du-t ! 

Yet  the  divinity  within  us,  though  in  captivity,  ever- 
more aspires  to  the  spirit  of  adoption,  and  can  never  die 
out  of  the  soul.  0  breathe  upon  the  living  spark,  that 
it  may  not  smoulder  in  ashes,  but  be  kindled  into  glow- 
iig  love  and  refining  fire. 

Make  us  sensible,  0  Lord,  of  the  virtue  of  Thine 


66  GOOD    FRIDAY. 


anointed  Son,  that  he  may  continually  be  transfigured 
before  us.  May  we  see  his  shining  robes,  and  hear  the 
voice  in  the  holy  mount,  that  our  thoughts  may  be  in- 
spired by  the  communion  of  heaven. 

Unveil  us  to  ourselves,  that  the  fashion  of  our  counte- 
nance may  be  changed  in  pra}rer.  Lift  upon  us  the 
light  of  Thy  countenance,  that  our  souls  may  be  changed 
into  Thine  image,  from  glory  to  glory,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

\  Selection  48 :  The  Beatitudes. 
f  Scripture  Lesson  :  Matthew  xvii.  1-13,  and  2  Peter  i.  13-18. 

CRUCIFIXION-GOOD  FRIDAY. 

Rom.  v.  6-8.    Titus  ii.  14. 

WHEN  we  were  yet  without  strength,  in  due  time 
Christ  died  for  the  ungodly.  For  scarcely  for  a 
righteous  man  will  one  die,  yet  peradventure  for  a  bene- 
factor some  would  even  dare  to  die.  But  God  com- 
mendeth  His  love  toward  us,  in  that,  while  we  were  yet 
sinners,  Christ  died  for  us. 

He  gave  himself  for  us,  that  he  might  redeem  us  from 
all  iniquity,  and  purify  unto  himself  a  peculiar  people, 
zealous  of  good  works. 

[let  us  pray.] 

THINE  image  and  superscription,  0  Lord,  are  upon 
all  souls,  and  the  still  small  voice  is  for  ever  plead- 
ing with  all  flesh.  The  hidden  man  of  the  heart,  though 
defiled  and  marred,  is  precious  in  Thy  sight,  and  shall 
come  up,  out  of  darkest  depths,  into  union  with  Tliee. 

Blessed  be  Thou,  our  Father,  for  the  revelations  of 
human  sympathy  and  the  prophecies  of  divine  aspira- 
tion. Light  shines  behind  light  in  all  Thy  works : 
glory  dwells  within  glory  in  all  Thy  ways;  and  light 
and  glory  meet  and  rejoice  together,  in  the  Redeemer 
of  the  world.  Out  of  his  heart  flowed  living  streams, 
evermore  replenished  by  the  fountain  above ;  and  the 
Holy  Spirit,  breathing  in  the  patience  and  tenderness 
of  the  cross,  shall  yet  awaken  humanity  into  a  new  and 
devotional  life. 

Source  and  End  of  all  being :  Mercifully  remove  the 


EASTER     SUNDAY.  67 


veil  from  our  thoughts,  that  we  may  see  Thine  image  in 
every  man,  and  read  the  dedication  of  Thy  purpose, 
Holiness  to  the  Lord  ! 

0  let  us  not  live  unto  ourselves,  but  unto  him  who 
died  for  us,  the  just  for  the  unjust,  that  he  might  bring 
us  to  Thee.  Quicken  us  into  a  living  sense  of  his 
dying  love,  that  we  may  consecrate  ourselves  to  the 
good  of  others,  and  find  the  blessing  of  continual  peace, 
through  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

\  Selection  41 :  "  Who  hath  believed  our  report  ?" 
fl  Scripture  Lessons:  1  Peter  ii.  19-25;  iii.  13-18  ;  or  Murk  xv.  25-29. 

BESURRECTION-EASTER. 
1  Peter  i.  3.    2  Cor.  v.  14. 

BLESSED  be  the  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  who,  according  to  his  abundant  mercy,  hath 
begotten  us  again  unto  a  living  hope  by  the  resurrection 
of  Jesus  Christ  from  the  dead,  to  an  inheritance  incor- 
ruptible, and  undefiled,  and  that  fadeth  not  away. 

The  love  of  Christ  constraineth  us  ;  because  we  thus 
judge,  that  if  one  died  for  all,  then  were  all  dead ;  and 
that  he  died  for  all,  that  they  who  live  should  not  hence- 
forth live  unto  themselves,  but  unto  him  who  died  for 
them,  and  rose  again. 

[let  us  pray.] 

FATHER  ALMIGHTY,  who  through  Thine  only- 
begotten  Sox  hast  overcome  death,  and  brought  Life 
and  immortality  to  light:  How  shall  we  worthily  praise 
Thee,  how  shall  we  truly  glorify  Thee,  for  the  eternal 
purpose  of  Thy  grace,  made  known  in  the  triumph  of  a 
rejected  and  crucified  Redeemer!  Thou  hast  delivered 
many  souls  from  tears  and  anxiety:  Thou  hast  poured 
the  peace  of  heaven  into  sorrowing  hearts:  Thou  hast 
given  strength  to  the  weary,  and  bended  the  bow  of 
hope  over  the  valley  of  prayer:  Thou  hast  turned  the 
shadow  of  death  into  the  morning  of  the  resurrection, 
and  the  believing  soul  looks  upward,  out  of  dust  and 
ashes,  into  the  bloom  of  incorruptible  life. 

0  Thou  who  art  working  in  and  through  all  things, 
to  further  the  aim  of  Thine  infinite  wisdom :    Forbid 


68  EXALTATION. 


that  the  Lord  Jesus  should  be  embalmed  in  our  midst 
as  a  dead  Christ,  or  entombed  in  a  stony  heart,  and 
forgotten.  Raise  him  up  in  our  meditations,  we  beseech 
Thee,  that  none  of  us  may  seek  the  living  among  the 
dead.  Open  our  souls  to  the  dominion  of  his  love,  that 
we  may  feel  his  continual  presence,  and  know  him  to 
be  a  quickening  spirit. 

Exalt  Thy  Son  among  the  nations,  0  our  God,  that 
his  victory  and  salvation  may  be  known  in  all  the  earth. 
Let  his  living  light  go  forth,  conquering  and  to  conquer, 
until  all  the  world  shall  be  redeemed  from  darkness,  and 
sorrow,  and  death,  and  glorify  Thy  holy  name,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

f  Selection  49 :  "  The  Lord  shall  comfort  Zion." 
\  Scripture  Lesson  :  John  xx.  1-17 ;  or  1  Corinthians  xv.  1-28. 

ASCENSION-EXALTATION. 
Philippians  ii.  9-11. 

BEING  found  in  fashion  as  a  man,  he  humbled  himself, 
and  became  obedient  unto  death,  even  the  death  of 
the  cross. 

Wherefore  God  also  hath  highly  exalted  him,  and  given 
him  a  name  which  is  above  every  name ;  that  in  the  name 
of  Jesus  every  knee  should  bow,  of  things  in  heaven,  and 
things  in  earth,  and  things  under  the  earth  ;  and  that  every 
tongue  should  confess  that  Jesus  Christ  is  Lord,  to  the 
glory  of  God  the  Father. 

[let  us  pray.] 

JUST  and  true  are  Thy  ways,  Thou  King  of  Saints ! 
No  sacrifice  of  personal  ease,  no  work  of  charity,  no 
word  of  the  heart,  no  answer  to  the  plea  of  sorrow,  not 
a  cup  of  cold  water  in  the  name  of  a  disciple,  shall  fail 
of  its  reward. 

Blessed  be  Thou,  0  righteous  Father,  for  the  merciful 
mission  of  the  Redeemer ;  and  blessed  be  the  Redeemer 
who  came  to  do  Thy  will, — through  lowliness  to  exalt 
humanity,  through  poverty  to  enrich  the  world. 

Deeper  than  words  was  the  joy  set  before  him,  and 
higher  than  the  dominion  of  the  earth  is  the  honor  of 
his  name.     The  valley  of  humility  was  consecrated  by 


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his  shining  footsteps;  and  the  path  he  trod,  though 
solemn  and  lonely,  led  upward  through  the  gates  of 
day,  from  the  cross  to  the  crown. 

0  God  the  King  of  Glory,  who  hast  exalted  the  Lord 
of  Life  to  the  right  hand  of  power:  Grant  us  the  in- 
dwelling of  his  spirit,  that  we  may  faithfully  follow  him 
in  the  regeneration,  be  more  than  conquerors  through 
him  who  loved  us,  and  gain  the  empire  of  souls. 

Inspire  our  thoughts  of  a  higher  life,  that  we  may  feel 
how  divine  a  thing  it  is  to  rise  above  ourselves,  by  out- 
growing selfish  aims — and  how  we  may  be  lifted  into 
peace  through  sharpest  suffering— and  how  the  king- 
dom of  heaven  comes  down  into  the  heart,  when  the 
affections  are  set  upon  things  above. 

Thou  art  continually  exalting  the  Saviour  in  all  will- 
ing minds,  and  art  ever  calling  upon  Thy  redeem  ed 
ones  to  honor  him  as  they  honor  Thee.  Make  us  entirely 
Thine,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  in  all  our  thoughts  and 
ways,  in  life,  and  in  death,  and  in  the  life  beyond,  we 
may  truly  acknowledge  the  Lord  of  All,  to  the  glory  of 
Thy  holy  name,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

U  Selection  5  :  "  The  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  the  fulness  thereof." 
fl  Scripture  Lesson  :  Ephesians  i.  3-23,  or  iv.  1-16. 

PENTECOST-WHITSUNDAY. 
Hebrews  viii.  10-12. 

THIS  is  the  covenant  that  I  will  make  with  the  house  of 
Israel  after  those  days,  saith  the  Lord  :  I  will  put 
my  laws  into  their  mind,  and  write  them  in  their  hearts  : 
and  I  will  be  to  them  a  God,  and  they  shall  be  to  me  a 
people. 

And  they  shall  not  teach  every  man  his  neighbor,  and 
every  man  his  brother,  saying,  Know  the  Loud  :  for  all 
shall  know  me,  from  the  least  to  the  greatest. 

For  I  will  be  merciful  to  their  unrighteousness,  and  their 
sins  and  their  iniquities  will  I  remember  no  more. 

[let  us  PR  a  v.] 

TT7E  praise  Thee,   Father  of   Lights,   for  the  Holy 

VV     Scriptures,  with  their  marvelli  us  revelations  of 

the  wisdom  of  Thy   purpose,   and   the  mercy  of  Thy 


70  NEW    YEAR. 


ways ;  yet  do  we  feel  that  Thy  kingdom  is  not  in  word, 
but  in  the  power  and  dominion  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

Let  the  blessed  Gospel  which  comes  to  us  in  the  au- 
thority of  truth,  be  established  within  us  by  the  re- 
demption of  Thy  grace. 

Put  Thy  law  into  our  minds,  that  we  may  be  epistles 
of  Christ,  written  with  the  Spirit  of  the  living  God,  not 
in  tables  of  stone,  but  in  fleshy  tables  of  the  heart. 

May  the  faithful  Witness  be  in  our  thoughts  as  a 
Light,  and  His  quickening  power  be  the  Guide,  and 
Sanctifier,  and  Comforter  of  our  souls. 

May  Pentecost  be  the  daily  experience  of  our  lives, 
and  the  Holy  Spirit  be  upon  us  as  cloven  tongues  of 
fire,  that  the  truth  may  be  spoken  in  love,  and  praj^er 
glow  heavenward  in  unity  with  praise. 

So  shall  duty  become  one  with  happiness,  and  the 
worship  of  earth  be  the  communion  of  heaven,  through 
our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

%  Selection  23  :  "  How  amiable  are  Thy  tabernacles,  0  Lord  of  Hosts!" 
^  Scripture  Lesson  :  John  xiv.  15-27  ;  xv.  20-27 ;  xvi.  1-13. 


BEGINNING  OF  THE  YEAR. 
Jer.  xxxi.  3.     Isa.  xli.  10 ;  xliii.  2. 

THE  Lord  hath  appeared  of  old  unto  me,  saying,  Yea,  I 
have  loved  thee  with  an  everlasting  love;   therefore 
•with  loving-kindness  have  I  drawn  thee. 

Fear  thou  not,  for  I  am  with  thee,  saith  the  Lord  :  Be 
thou  not  dismayed,  for  I  am  thy  God.  I  will  strengthen 
thee ;  yea,  I  will  help  thee.  When  thou  passest  through 
the  waters,  I  will  be  with  thee — and  through  the  rivers, 
they  shall  not  overflow  thee.  When  thou  walkest  through 
the  fire,  thou  shalt  not  he  burned,  neither  shall  the  flame 
kindle  upon  thee,  saith  the  Lord. 

[let  us  pray.] 
TT'ATHER  of  Lights,  with  whom  is  no  variableness, 
_L  neither  shadow  of  turning:  Blessed  be  Thou  for 
the  goodness  and  mercy  which  have  continually  fol- 
lowed us,  and  for  the  memories  which  are  with  us  this 
day,  as  familiar  friends,  inscribing  on  the  new  way- 
mark  of  tune,  Hitherto  hath  the  Lord  helped  us. 


DAY     OF     FASTING.  71 


Blessed  be  Thou  for  the  hopes  that  go  before  us  iuto 
the  mysteries  which  await  our  coming,  inspiring  us 
with  trustfulness,  and  pointing  upward  from  the  borders 
of  the  grave. 

Yet  would  we  pause  on  the  threshold  of  the  year, 
with  the  sealed  book  in  our  hand,  and  hearken  to  the 
voice  that  breathes  from  its  solemn  pages:  Boast  not 
thyself  of  to-morrow,  for  thou  knowest  not  what  a  day 
may  bring  forth.  We  would  feel  how  blind  and  how 
weak  we  are,  that  we  may  evermore  seek  Thy  merciful 
guidance  and  sustaining  power. 

Father  of  All,  and  Giver  of  all  Good:  May  the  year 
upon  which  we  have  entered  be  a  year  of  blessing  unto 
all: — A  year  of  enlightenment  to  the  erring,  and  of  in- 
creasing light  to  all  sincere  worshippers :  a  year  of  re- 
newal to  the  weary,  and  of  revival  in  pure  religion:  a 
year  of  reunion  with  the  alienated,  and  of  new  and  last- 
ing friendships:  a  year  of  happy  thoughts  and  ennobling 
desires:  a  year  of  purity,  charity,  and  brotherly  love: 
a  year  of  deliverance  to  the  captives,  and  of  healing  to 
the  broken-hearted: — A  truly  acceptable  year  of  the 
Lord,  the  beginning  of  a  wiser,  and  better,  and  hap- 
pier life. 

Direct  us,  0  Lord,  in  all  our  doings,  with  Thy  most 
gracious  favor,  and  further  us  with  Thy  continual  help; 
that  in  all  our  works,  begun,  continued,  and  ended  in 
Thee,  we  may  glorify  Thy  holy  name,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

|  Selection  30 :  "My  days  are  like  a  shadow  that  declineth." 

DAY   OF   FASTING. 

Matt.  Ti.  1G-18. 

MOREOVER,  when  ye  fast,  be  not  as  the  hypocrites,  of 
a  sad  countenance ;  for  they  disfigure  their  faces, 
that  they  may  appear  unto  men  to  fast.  Verily  I  say  unto 
you,  They  have  their  reward. 

But  thou,  when  thou  fastest,  anoint  thy  head,  and  wash 
thy  face  ;  that  thou  appear  not  unto  men  to  fast,  but  unto 
thy  Father,  who  is  in  secret ;  and  thy  Father,  who  seeth  in 
secret,  shall  reward  thee  openly. 


72  JOHN     THE     BAPTIST. 


[let  us  pray.] 

HOLY  and  righteous  Father,  who  hatest  nothing 
Thou  hast  made,  and  art  good,  and  ready  to  for- 
give, and  plenteous  in  mercy  unto  all  who  call  upon 
Thee:  Alas!  how  often  do  we  abuse  that  mercy  which 
we  still  implore  !  Professing  to  revere  thy  wisdom,  Ik  m 
often  does  the  foolishness  of  man  pervert  his  way,  and 
strive  against  Thee!  How  deep  is  the  woe  which  frets 
against  Thy  righteous  judgments!  How  sore  is  the  la- 
mentation :  0  that  we  had  hearkened  to  Thy  command- 
ments! then  had  our  peace  been  as  a  river,  and  our 
righteousness  as  the  waves  of  the  sea. 

Turn  our  captivity,  0  merciful  Father,  that  we  may 
heartily  ask  for  the  old  paths,  even  the  good  way,  and 
walk  therein,  and  find  rest  to  our  souls. 

May  the  recollection  of  Thy  greatness  inspire  us  with 
reverence,  and  the  remembrance  of  Thy  goodness  bring 
us  into  godly  sorrow,  leading  to  the  repentance  that 
needeth  not  to  be  repented  of. 

May  cheerful  and  continued  obedience  be  the  fruit  of 
our  thoughts,  that  the  voice  may  be  heard  in  all  our 
borders,  in  the  State  and  in  the  Church,  in  our  homes 
and  in  our  streets :  The  Lord  bless  Thee,  0  habitation 
of  justice  and  mountain  of  holiness  ! 

Let  Thy  kingdom  come  into  all  hearts,  and  Thy  will 
be  done  in  all  lives,  that  the  name  of  Our  Father  may 
be  hallowed  in  all  the  earth,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

\  Selection  15 :  "  Have  mercy  upon  me,  0  God.  " 
fl  Scripture  Lesson:  Isaiah  lviii. 

JOHN"    THE    BAPTIST. 

Isaiah  xl.  3-5. 
rp HE  voice  of  him  that  crieth  in  the  wilderness,  Prepare 
JL  ye  the  way  of  the  Lord  :  make  straight  in  the  desert 
a  highway  for  our  God.  Every  valley  shall  be  exalted, 
and  every  mountain  and  hill  shall  be  brought  low;  and  the 
crooked  shall  be  made  straight,  and  the  rough  places  plain ; 
and  the  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  be  revealed,  and  all  flesh 
shall  see  it  together:  For  the  mouth  of  the  Lord  hath 
spoken  it. 


THANKSGIVING-DAY.  73 


[let   US   TRAY.] 

ALMIGHTY  God,  by  -whose  -wise  providence  Thy 
servant  John  the  Baptist  was  sent  to  prepare  the 
•way  of  Thy  Son,  our  Saviour:  Make  us  so  to  follow  hia 
doctrine  and  holy  life,  that  we  may  truly  repent  accord- 
ing to  his  preaching;  and  after  his  example  constantly 
speak  the  truth,  boldly  rebuke  vice,  and  patiently  suffer 
for  the  truth's  sake. 

fl  The  Lord"s  rm3*er. 

T  Selection  1 :  "Blessed  is  the  man." 

T  Sckiptuke  Lessons  :  Matt.  xi.  1-11. — Mark  vi.  14-29. — John  i.  19-34. 

THANKSGIVING-DAY. 

Psalm  c.  3-5. 

KNOW  ye  that  the  Lord,  He  is  God  :  It  is  He  who  hath 
made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves :  we  are  His  people 
and  the  sheep  of  His  pasture.  Enter  into  His  gates  with 
thanksgiving,  and  into  His  courts  with  praise:  Be  thank- 
ful unto  Him,  and  bless  His  name :  For  the  Lord  is  good, 
His  mercy  is  everlasting,  and  His  truth  endureth  to  all 
generations. 

[let  us  give  thanks.] 

BLESS  the  Lord,  0  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  His 
benefits, — who  forgiveth  all  thine  iniquities,  who 
healeth  all  thy  diseases,  who  redeemeth  thy  life  from 
destruction,  who  crowneth  thee  with  loving-kindness  and 
tender  mercies. 

Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul,  and  all  tJiat  is  within  me, 
bless  His  holy  name. 

What  shall  we  render  unto  the  Lord  for  all  His 
benefits  toward  us? 

We  will  take  the  cup  of  salvation,  and  call  upon  the 
name  of  the  Lord. 

Thy  name,  0  Lord,  endureth  for  ever,  and  Thy  me- 
morial throughout  all  generations.  Without  voice  or 
language,  the  heavens  declare  Thy  glory,  by  sunny  day 
and  by  starry  night;  and  the  open  hand  of  Thy  blessing 
is  continually  over  all  the  earth. 

O  [jive  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  lie  is  good ;  for  LTis 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

7 


74  THANKSGIVING-DAY. 


With  one  consent,  and  with  our  whole  heart,  we  give 
Thee  thanks,  and  praise  Thy  worthy  name.  The  out- 
goings of  the  morning  and  of  the  evening  magnify 
Thee,  and  the  witness  of  Thy  providence  is  in  the  good- 
ness that  crowns  the  year.  Thou  hast  so  ordered  the 
fading  leaf  of  autumn  and  the  snow  and  cold  of  winter, 
as  to  make  the  spring  beautiful  and  the  summer  bounti- 
ful: And  while  we  rejoice  that  the  reaper  filleth  his 
hand,  and  he  that  bindeth  sheaves  his  bosom,  we  grate- 
fully acknowledge  that  the  seed  of  the  sower,  and  bud 
and  bloom,  and  rain  and  sunshine,  and  fruitful  seasons, 
are  all  from  Thee. 

O  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  His  goodness, 
and  for  His  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of  men. 

In  Thee  are  all  the  springs  of  personal  and  social 
blessing.  All  the  friendships,  and  sympathies,  and 
charities  of  life,  are  awakened  in  the  soul  by  the  touch 
of  Thy  spirit;  and  the  vine  and  the  fig-tree  of  our  civil 
and  religious  liberty,  are  of  the  right-hand  planting  of 
the  Lord. 

Truth  springeth  out  of  the  earth,  and  floweth  out  of 
the  clouds,  evermore  bringing  new  and  marvellous 
things  from  the  inexhaustible  treasury  of  Thy  wisdom ; 
and  Thou  hast  appointed  Thine  own  messengers  and 
ministers,  even  the  winds  and  flaming  fire,  to  be  the 
messengers  and  ministers  of  human  thought  and  power. 

O  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness, 
and  for  His  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of  men. 

Especially  do  we  adore  and  praise  Thee  for  the  tender 
mercy  whereby  the  day-spring  from  on  high  hath  visited 
us,  to  give  light  to  them  who  sit  in  darkness  and  in  the 
shadow  of  death,  to  guide  our  feet  into  the  path  of  peace. 
Holy  art  Thou  in  all  Thy  works,  and  righteous  in  all 
Thy  ways;  and  holiness  and  righteousness,  and  honor 
and  dominion,  meet  in  Thy  blessing  through  the  Re- 
deemer of  the  world. 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good ;  for  His 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

Awaken  Thou  our  hearts  into  gratitude  and  praise, 
that  we  may  join  the  hymn  of  the  morning  stars,  and 
answer  the  shouting  of  the  sons  of  God. 


TREATY     OF     PEACE.  75 


Let  Thy  numberless  mercies  Ijc  ever  in  our  thoughts, 
that  our  souls  may  trace  the  flowing  river  to  the  Altar 
and  the  Throne  ;  and  while  we  rejoice  in  the  righteous- 
ness that  looketh  down  from  heaven,  may  Thy  wisdom 
guide  us  into  the  paths  of  pleasantness  and  peace. 

God  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us,  and  lead  us  in 
the  way  everlasting. 

So  we  Thy  people  and  sheep  of  Thy  pasture  will  give 
Thee  thanks  for  ever:  We  will  show  forth  Thy  praise  to 
all  generations. 

The  Lord  bless  us,  and  keep  us: 

The  Lord  make  His  face  shine  upon  us,  and  be 
gracious  unto  us : 

The  Lord  lift  up  the  light  of  His  countenance  upon  us, 
and  give  us  peace. 

Now  unto  the  King  eternal,  immortal,  invisible,  the 
only  wise  God,  be  honor  and  glory,  for  evermore.  Amen. 
I  Selection  12  or  33  may  be  read  as  a  Scripture  Lesson. 

PENN'S   TREATY   OF  PEACE. 
Ezek.  xxxiv.  25-27. 

I  WILL  make  with  them  a  covenant  of  peace,  saith  the 
Lord,  and  will  cause  the  evil  beasts  to  cease  out  of  the 
land ;  and  they  shall  dwell  safely  in  the  wilderness,  and 
sleep  in  the  woods. 

And  I  will  make  them  and  the  places  round  about  my 
hill  a  blessing ;  and  I  will  cause  the  shower  to  come  down 
in  its  season :   there  shall  be  showers  of  blessing. 

And  the  tree  of  the  field  shall  yield  her  fruit,  and  the 
earth  shall  yield  her  increase ;  and  they  shall  be  safe  in 
their  land,  and  shall  know  that  I  am  the  Lord. 

[let  us  pray.] 
T^ATHER  OF  ALL,  who  hast  made  of  one  blood  all 
_T  nations  of  men,  and  dost  honor  all  who  do  honor 
Thee:  We  thank  and  praise  Thee  for  the  good-will 
inspired  by  the  gospel  of  Christ;  fur  the  ennobling 
aims  of  a  generous  confidence  in  man  ;  and  for  the  pro- 

{)hecy  of  an  era  when  the  universal  brotherhood  shall 
earn  war  no  more. 


76  THE     PILGRIMS. 


Especially  do  we  recall  the  mutual  trust  and  good 
faith  of  a  treaty  confirmed  by  deeds  of  peace ;  and  Ave 
bless  Thee  that  an  overarching  elm,  though  perished  from 
the  earth,  is  in  cherished  remembrance  in  all  the  world. 

Prosper  the  kingdom  of  the  Messiah,  0  our  God,  and 
hasten  the  triumph  of  righteousness  and  charity,  that 
all  nations  may  rejoice  in  the  healing  leaves  of  the  tree 
of  life. 

Thine  is  the  dominion,  and  Thine  the  power:  Be 
ours  the  blessing  of  the  victory,  through  our  Lord  and 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

Selection  47  :  "  It  shall  come  to  pass  in  the  last  days." 

LANDING  OF  THE  PILGRIMS. 

Psalm  xl.  1-3. 

I  WAITED  patiently  for  the  Lord,  and  He  inclined  unto 
me,  and  heard  my  cry.  He  brought  me  up  also  out  of 
a  horrible  pit,  out  of  the  miry  clay,  and  set  my  feet  upon 
a  rock,  and  established  my  goings.  And  He  hath  put  a 
new  song  in  my  mouth,  even  praise  unto  our  God  :  many 
shall  see  it,  and  fear,  and  shall  trust  in  the  Lord, 
[let  us  pray.] 

WE  praise  Thee,  0  Hope  of  Israel,  for  the  triumphs 
of  faith  in  Thy  holy  word,  and  glorify  the  mighty 
power  that  stopped  the  mouths  of  lions,  and  quenched 
the  violence  of  fire. 

We  praise  Thee  that  Thy  guardian  goodness  was  over 
a  band  of  the  redeemed  in  their  solemn  pilgrimage  from 
afar,  and  that  the  way  across  the  dark  waters  is  lumi- 
nous with  their  trust  in  Thee. 

We  bless  Thee  for  having  inspired  a  psalm  of  thanks- 
giving in  a  savage  wilderness,  beneath  a  wintry  sky ; 
and  our  souls  are  lifted  up  in  gratitude,  that  Thine  ear 
was  bowed  to  the  prayer  of  Thy  people. 

We  give  Thee  hearty  thanks,  0  Lord,  for  their  ex- 
ample of  devotion  and  purity  of  life.  May  the  virtues 
of  the  fathers  be  evermore  honored  in  the  homes  of 
the  children,  and  Thy  mercy  be  upon  all  generations, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Selection  45  :  "  The  wilderness  and  solitary  place  shall  be  glad." 


ENDING    YEAR.  77 


ENDING  OF  THE  YEAE. 
Psalm  ciii.  15.    Isa.  xl.  6. 

AS  for  man,  his  days  are  as  grass:  as  a  flower  of  the 
field,  so  he  flourisheth :  For  the  -wind  passeth  over 
it,  and  it  is  gone ;  and  the  place  thereof  shall  know  it  no 
more. 

The  voice  said,  Cry !     And  he  said,  What  shall  I  cry  ? 
All  flesh  is  grass,  and  all  the  goodliness  thereof  is  as  the 
flower  of  the  field.... The  grass  withereth,  the  flower  fadeth  ; 
but  the  word  of  our  God  shall  stand  for  ever. 
[let   rs  PRAY.] 

THOU,  Lord,  art  from  everlasting,  and  Thy  years 
shall  have  no  end.  What  are  we,  the  children  of  a 
day,  whose  life  upon  the  earth  is  as  a  shadow  that  de- 
clineth, — whose  emblem  is  the  flower  of  the  field,  flou- 
rishing and  perishing, — what  are  we,  that  we  should 
approach  Thy  presence,  and  call  upon  Thy  holy  name ! 

Our  days  are  verily  as  an  handbreadth,  and  our  age 
is  as  nothing  before  Thee.  Season  after  season  passes, 
and  we  scarcely  note  its  march.  Day  follows  night,  and 
night  follows  day,  and  our  waking  visions  flit  before  us 
like  so  many  dreams. 

And  now  that  another  year  is  fading  away  from  us, 
we  would  fain  pause,  and  consider  how  solemn  a  thing 
is  life — how  real  are  the  measures  of  time,  yet  howr 
short  to  the  happy,  how  long  to  the  wretched — and  how 
certainly  the  hour  is  approaching,  when  the  places  which 
now  know  us,  shall  know  us  no  more. 

Friend  and  Guardian  of  All :  Deepen  our  assurance 
that  all  things  work  together  for  good  unto  all  who  love 
Thee.  Thou  bringest  shadows  upon  our  path,  that  hope 
may  look  upward,  and  bevond  the  cloud.  Things  seen 
and  temporal  pass  away  from  our  sight,  that  faith  may 
lay  hold  of  the  invisible  and  eternal.  Loved  ones  are 
called  into  Thy  blessed  presence,  that  our  affections  may 
be  drawn  to  the  kingdom  above. 

We  adore  and  bless  Thee  for  the  revelation  of  Thy 

fatherly  purpose  ;  for  the  light  which  has  dawned  upon 

our  souls,  glorifying  Thee  in  the  midst  of  all  mysteries  ; 

for  widening  charities  and  deepening  svmpathies ;  and 

7* 


78  NATIONAL    FESTIVALS. 


for  the  joy  unspeakable  which  flows  through  our  faith 
in  the  Redeemer  of  the  world. 

We  give  Thee  hearty  thanks  for  the  goodness  which 
has  hitherto  attended  us,  preserving  our  lives,  lightening 
the  burden  of  our  cares,  comforting  us  in  sorest  trials, 
and  crowning  the  year  with  blessing. 

Father  of  Lights,  whose  kindness  has  been  like  the 
morning  sun,  shining  upon  us  with  returning  day, — 
whose  faithfulness  has  been  like  the  gathering  night, 
revealing  the  starry  canopy  of  Thy  watch-care ! — keep 
us  ever  in  remembrance  of  Thine  infinite  love.  And 
now,  as  the  old  year  is  dying  away  among  the  things 
that  were,  may  our  sense  of  Thy  favors  be  acknowledged 
by  repentance  of  all  ingratitude,  and  doubt,  and  wrong, 
that  our  sins  may  be  buried  in  forgetfulness,  to  rise  up 
against  us  no  more  for  ever.     Amen. 

\  Selection  20 :  "  Lord,  Thou  hast  been  our  Refuge." 


Ifatwraal  jestMs, 


FEBRUARY    TWENTY-SECOND. 
Isaiah  xliii.  5-7. 

I  WILL  bring  thy  seed  from  the  East,  and  gather  them 
from  the  West.  I  will  say  to  the  North,  Give  up  ; 
and  to  the  South,  Keep  not  back.  Bring  my  sons  from 
far,  and  my  daughters  from  the  ends  of  the  earth — even 
every  one  who  is  called  by  my  name ;  for  I  have  created 
him  for  my  glory,  saith  the  Lord. 

[let  us  tray.] 

0LOKD,  Thou  art  our  God  !  We  will  glorify  Thee 
and  praise  Thy  name,  for  Thou  hast  done  wonder- 
ful things:  Thy  counsels  of  old  are  faithfulness  and 
truth.  Thou  art  a  refuge  for  the  oppressed  in  times  of 
trouble ;  and  they  that  know  Thy  name  will  put  their 
trust  in  Thee,  for  Thou,  Lord,  hast  not  forsaken  them 
that  seek  Thee. 

Father  Almighty,  we  bless  Thee  for  the  noble  senti- 
ments which  inspired  our  fathers,  exalting  them  into 
apostles  of  freedom ;   and  we  give  Thee  hearty  thanks 


NATIONAL     FESTIVALS.  79 


that  Thou  hast  made  the  wise  to  shine  as  the  brightness 
of  the  firmament:  their  prophetic  words  Thou  hast  set  in 
the  skies  as  stars,  to  hymn  Thy  praise  for  ever  and  ever. 

God  of  Peace,  Thou  knowest  how  sorrowfully  we  look 
upon  war ;  yet  do  we  gratefully  remember  the  heroes 
who  passed  through  sufferings  to  achieve  the  liberties 
of  the  land.  They  wandered  in  deserts  and  in  moun- 
tains, destitute,  afflicted,  tormented  —  or  had  trials  of 
cruel  mockings,  imprisonment  and  bonds — or  were  slain 
with  the  edge  of  the  sword.  Their  witness  is  in  heaven, 
and  their  record  on  high. 

Especially  do  we  remember  him  who  was  raised  up 
as  a  leader  of  this  people,  in  the  dark  and  perilous  day. 
Thy  mighty  power  was  upon  him,  out  of  weakness 
making  him  strong,  that  he  might  turn  to  flight  the 
armies  of  the  aliens.  The  spirit  of  wisdom  was  upon 
him  in  council,  that  our  free  institutions  might  be  esta- 
blished in  truth  and  equity;  and  reverence  and  grati- 
tude have  enrolled  his  name  in  the  imperishable  annals 
of  the  Just. 

"Wheresoever  the  Gospel  of  Liberty  shall  be  preached 
among  the  nations,  unselfish  devotion  to  the  welfare  of 
his  country,  and  prayerful  reliance  on  Thee,  shall  be 
the  testimonies  of  his  greatness ;  and  generations  yet 
unborn,  shall  arise  and  call  him  blessed. 

0  Thou,  in  whom  alone  are  the  springs  of  enduring 
renown :  Mercifully  grant  that  the  virtues  we  honor  in 
our  thoughts,  may  be  honored  in  our  lives ;  and  while 
we  garnish  the  sepulchres  of  the  prophets,  or  keep  the 
righteous  in  everlasting  remembrance,  may  our  thank- 
fulness and  endeavor  be  centred  in  the  guidance  and 
the  blessing  of  the  Lord  of  Hosts. 

T  Selection  26:  "  He  who  dwelleth  in  the  secret  place." 
U  After  the  Selection: 

The  Lord  bless  us,  and  keep  us: 

The  Lord  make  his  face  shine  upon  us,  and  be  gra- 
cious unto  as  : 

The  Lord  lift  up  the  light  of  His  countenance  upon  us, 
and  give  us  peace. 

Now  unto  the  King  eternal,  immortal,  invisible,  the 
only  wise  God,  be  honor  and  glory,  for  evermore.   Amen. 


80  NATIONAL    FESTIVALS. 


FOURTH   OF   JULY. 

Psalm  cvii.  1,  2. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good ;  for  His 
mercy  endureth  for  ever.  Let  the  redeemed  of  the 
Lord  say  so,  whom  He  hath  redeemed  from  the  hand  of  the 
enemy,  and  gathered  them  out  of  the  lands,  from  the  East, 
and  from  the  West,  from  the  North,  and  from  the  South. 

[let  us  pray.] 

WE  have  heard  with  our  ears,  0  God,  our  fathers 
have  told  us,  what  work  Thou  didst  in  their 
days,  in  the  times  of  old.  They  got  not  the  land  in 
possession  by  their  own  sword,  neither  did  their  own 
arm  save  them ;  but  victory  was  in  the  hand  of  Thy 
power,  and  deliverance  in  the  light  of  Thy  countenance, 
because  Thou  hadst  a  favor  unto  them. 

Our  fathers  trusted  in  Thee,  0  Lord,  and  were  not  con- 
founded: they  trusted  in  Thee,  and  Thou  didst  deliver 
them. 

We  will  not  hide  the  praises  of  the  Lord,  nor  the 
testimony  which  He  commanded  our  fathers,  but  will 
make  them  known  to  our  children,  that  the  generations 
to  come  may  know  them,  even  the  children  who  shall 
arise,  and  declare  them  to  their  children  ;  that  they  may 
set  their  hope  in  God,  and  not  forget  the  wonderful 
works  that  lie  hath  done. 

0  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good;  for  His 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

We  will  remember  the  days  of  old,  the  years  of  many 
generations ;  how  the  Lord  heard  the  voice  of  our 
fathers,  and  looked  on  their  affliction,  and  their  labor 
and  their  oppression,  and  saved  them  with  a  mighty 
hand  and  an  outstretched  arm,  and  with  great  terrible- 
ness,  and  with  signs,  and  with  wonders. 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good;  for  His 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

Who  is  like  unto  Thee,  0  Lord,  who  is  like  unto  Thee, 
glorious  in  holiness,  fearful  in  praises !  Thou  art  the 
portion  of  our  inheritance  and  of  our  cup :  Thou  main- 
tainest  our  lot.  The  lines  arc  fall  on  unto  us  in  pleasant 
places :  yea,  we  have  a  goodly  heritage. 


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0  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  lie  is  good;  for  His 
mercy  endurethfor  ever. 

Kedeemer  of  Israel,  Thou  who  art  known  as  the  God 
of  the  -whole  earth :  Make  us  sensible  of  the  continual 
overflowings  of  Thy  mercy,  and  awaken  us  to  the  solemn 
thought,  that  a  nation  which  will  not  serve  Thee,  shall 
perish. 

Spare  TJiy  people,  0  Lord,  and  give  not  TJiy  heritage 
to  reproach. 

Bless  Thou  the  President  of  the  United  States, 
and  all  others  in  authority,  that  liberty  and  union  may 
be  established  in  righteousness  and  truth,  and  the  stretch- 
ing out  of  the  wings  of  peace  be  over  all  the  land. 

Save  Thy  people,  0  Lord,  and  bless  Thine  inheritance : 
Govern  them  also,  and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 

Send  down  the  refreshing  dew  of  heaven  upon  all  in- 
stitutions of  religion,  education  and  charity,  that  piety, 
knowledge  and  good-will  may  everywhere  prevail,  to  the 
praise  and  honor  of  Thy  holy  name. 

Prosper  Thou  the  hand  of  industry,  and  pour  Thy 
blessing  upon  the  earth,  that  our  garners  may  be  full, 
affording  all  manner  of  store,  and  that  the  voice  of  com- 
plaining be  not  heard  in  our  streets. 

The  Lord  our  God  be  with  us  as  He  ivas  with,  our 
fathers :  Let  Him  not  leave  us,  nor  forsake  us : 

That  He  may  incline  our  hearts  unto  Ilim,  to  walk 
in  His  ways,  and  to  keep  His  commandments,  and  His 
statutes,  and  His  judgments,  which  He  commanded  our 
fathers. 

The  Lord  bless  us,  and  keep  us: 

The  Lord  make  His  face  shine  upon  us,  and  be  gra- 
cious unto  us : 

The  Lord  lift  up  the  light  of  His  countenance  upon  us, 
and  give  us  peace. 

Now  unto  the  King  eternal,  immortal,  invisible,  the 
only  wise  God,  be  honor  and  glory,  for  evermore.  Amen 


Stkctifltts  ni  f  sitta 


Arranged  to  be  read  by  the  Minister  and  the  Congregation,  in 
verses  alternately.  All  will  unite  in  the  sentences  prefaced 
by  [*]  a  star. — For  convenience  of  reference,  sundry  Miscel- 
laneous Selections  are  numbered  continuously  with  the  Selec- 
tions of  Psalms.     The  last  four  are  for  individual  use. 


SELECTION  1.      Psalm  land  from  37. 

BLESSED  is  the  man  who  walketh  not  in  the  counsel 
of  the  ungodly,  nor  standeth  in  the  way  of  sinners, 
nor  sitteth  in  the  seat  of  the  scornful. 

But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord  ;  and  in  His 
law  doth  he  meditate  day  and  night. 

And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree  planted  by  the  rivers  of 
water,  that  bringeth  forth  fruit  in  its  season:  His  leaf 
also  shall  not  wither;  and  whatsoever  he  doeth  shall 
prosper. 

The  ungodly  are  not  so;  but  are  like  the  chaff  which 
the  wind  driveth  away. 

Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  stand  in  the  judg- 
ment, nor  sinners  in  the  congregation  of  the  righteous. 

For  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  righteous ;  but 
the  way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 

The  steps  of  a  good  man  are  ordered  by  the  Lord  ; 
and  he  delighteth  in  His  way. 

Though  he  fall,  he  shall  not  be  utterly  cast  down;  for 
the  Lord  upholdeth  him  with  His  hand. 

I  have  seen  the  wicked  in  great  power,  and  spreading 
himself  like  a  green  bay-tree. 

Yet  he  passed  away,  and  lo,  he  was  not;  yea,  I  sought 
him,  but  he  could  not  be  found. 

*Mark  the  perfect  man,  and  behold  the  upright;  for 
the  end  of  that  man  is  peace. 
82 


SELECTIONS     OF    PSALMS.  83 


SELECTION  2.  Psalm  8. 

OLORD  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  Thy  name  in  all 
the  earth !  who  hast  set  Thy  glory  above  the  hea- 
vens. 

Out  of  the  mouth  of  babes  and  sucklings  hast  Thou 
ordained  strength  because  of  Thine  enemies,  that  Thou 
mightest  still  the  enemy  and  the  avenger. 

When  I  consider  Thy  heavens,  the  work  of  Thy 
fingers,  the  moon  and  the  stars,  which  Thou  hast  or- 
dained, What  is  man,  that  Thou  art  mindful  of  him? 
and  the  son  of  man,  that  Thou  visitest  him? 

For  Thou  hast  made  him  a  little  lower  than  the 
angels,  and  hast  crowned  lnm  with  glory  and  honor. 

Thou  madest  him  to  have  dominion  over  the  works  of 
Thy  hands:  Thou  hast  put  all  things  under  his  feet: 
all  sheep  and  oxen,  yea,  and  the  beasts  of  the  field,  the 
fowl  of  the  air,  and  the  fish  of  the  sea,  and  whatsoever 
passeth  through  the  paths  of  the  seas. 

*0  Lord  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  Thy  name  in  all 
the  earth ! 

SELECTION  3.  Psalm  23. 

THE  Lord  is  my  Shepherd ;  I  shall  not  want.  He 
maketh  me  to  lie  down  in  green  pastures :  lie  lead- 
eth  me  beside  the  still  waters. 

lie  restoreth  my  soul :  He  leadeth  me  in  the  paths  of 
righteousness  for  his  name's  sake. 

Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow 
of  death,  I  will  fear  no  evil,  for  Thou  art  with  me: 

Thy  rod  and  Thy  staff,  they  comfort  me. 

Thou  prcparest  a  table  before  me  in  the  presence  of 
mine  enemies :  Thou  anointest  my  head  with  oil :  my 
cup  runneth  over. 

Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all  the 
days  of  my  life ;  and  I  will  dwell  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord  for  ever. 


84  SELECTIONS     OF    PSALMS. 


SELECTION  4.  Psalm  19. 

THE  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God,  and  the  firma- 
ment showeth  his  handiwork.  Day  unto  day  utter- 
eth  speech,  and  night  unto  night  showeth  knowledge. 

There  is  no  speech  nor  language,  and  their  voice  is 
not  heard,  yet  is  their  sound  gone  out  through  all  the 
earth,  and  their  words  to  the  end  of  the  world. 

In  them  hath  He  set  a  tabernacle  for  the  sun,  which 
is  as  a  bridegroom  coming  out  of  his  chamber,  and 
rejoiceth  as  a  strong  man  to  run  a  race. 

His  going  forth  is  from  the  end  of  the  heaven,  and 
his  circuit  unto  the  ends  of  it;  and  there  is  nothing  hid 
from  the  heat  thereof. 

The  law  of  the  Lord  is  perfect,  converting  the  soul : 
The  testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure,  making  wise  the 
simple : 

The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  rejoicing  the 
heart:  The  commandment  of  the  Lord  is  pure,  enlight- 
ening the  eyes : 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  enduring  for  ever: 
The  judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true  and  righteous  al- 
together. 

More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  than 
much  fine  gold:  sweeter  also  than  honey  and  the  honey- 
comb. 

Moreover  by  them  is  Thy  servant  warned;  and  in 
keeping  them  there  is  great  reward. 

Who  can  understand  his  errors?  Cleanse  Thou  me 
from  secret  faults. 

Keep  back  Thy  servant  also  from  presumptuous  sins ; 
let  them  not  have  dominion  over  me:  Then  shall  I  be 
upright,  and  I  shall  be  innocent  from  the  great  trans- 
gression. 

*Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of 
my  heart,  be  acceptable  in  Thy  sight,  0  Lord,  my 
Strength,  and  my  Redeemer. 


SELECTIONS     OF     PSALMS.  85 


SELECTION  5.  Psalm  24. 

THE  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  the  fulness  thereof;  the 
world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

For  lie  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas,  and  established 
it  upon  the  floods. 

Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord?  and  who 
shall  stand  in  His  holy  place? 

He  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a  pure  heart;  who 
hath  not  lifted  up  his  soul  unto  vanity,  nor  sworn  de- 
ceitfully. 

He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Lord,  and 
righteousness  from  the  God  of  his  salvation. 

This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek  Him,  that 
seek  Thy  face,  0  God  of  Jacob. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  0  ye  gates;  and  be  ye  lifted 
up,  ye  everlasting  doors;  and  the  King  of  Glory  shall 
come  in. 

"Who  is  this  King  of  Glory? 

The  Lord  strong  and  mighty,  the  Lord  mighty  in 
battle. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  0  ye  gates ;  even  lift  them  up,  ye 
everlasting  doors ;  and  the  King  of  Glory  shall  come  in. 

"Who  is  this  King  of  Glory? 

The  Lord  of  Hosts,  He  is  the  King  of  Glory. 

SELECTION  6.  From  29  and  30. 

G1 IVE  unto  the  Lord,  0  ye  sons  of  the  mighty,  give 
J   unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  unt  >  His  name:  Wor- 
ship the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness. 

The  Lord  ruleth  above  the  storm:  yea,  the  Lord 
reigneth  King  for  ever. 

The  Lord  will  give  strength  unto  His  people:  The 
Lord  will  bless  His  people  with  peace. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord,  0  ye  saints  of  His,  and  give 
thanks  at  the  remembrance  of  His  holiness. 

His  anger  endureth  but  a  moment:  in  His  favor  is 
8 


86  SELECTIONS     OF    PSALMS. 


life :  Weeping  may  endure  for  a  night,  but  joy  oometh 
in  the  morning. 

And  in  my  prosperity  I  said,  I  shall  never  be  moved. 

Lord,  by  Thy  favor  Thou  hast  made  my  mountain  to 
stand  strong:  Thou  didst  hide  Thy  face,  and  I  was 
troubled. 

I  cried  to  Thee,  0  Lord,  and  unto  the  Lord  I  made 
supplication: 

*Hear,  0  Lord,  and  have  mercy  upon  me:  0  Lord,  be 
Thou  my  helper. 

Thou  hast  turned  for  me  my  mourning  into  joy: 
Thou  hast  put  off  my  sackcloth,  and  girded  me  with 
gladness. 

Wherefore  I  will  sing  praise  to  Thee,  and  not  be 
silent:  *0  Lord  my  God,  I  will  give  thanks  unto  Thee 
for  ever. 

SELECTION  7.  From  Psalm  27. 

THE  Lord  is  my  light  and  my  salvation ;  whom  shall 
I  fear?  The  Lord  is  the  strength  of  my  life;  of 
whom  shall  I  be  afraid? 

Though  a  host  should  encamp  against  me,  my  heart 
shall  not  fear:  though  war  should  rise  against  me,  yet 
will  I  put  my  trust  in  Ilim. 

One  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  Lord,  that  will  I  seek 
after;  that  I  may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  all  the 
days  of  my  life,  to  behold  the  beauty  of  the  Lord,  and 
to  inquire  in  His  temple. 

For  in  the  time  of  trouble  He  shall  hide  me  in  His 
pavilion :  in  the  secret  of  His  tabernacle  shall  He  hide 
me ;  He  shall  set  me  up  upon  a  rock. 

Therefore  will  I  offer  in  His  tabernacle  sacrifices  of 
joy,  and  I  will  sing  praises  unto  the  Lord. 

Hear,  0  Lord,  when  I  cry  with  my  voice:  have  mercy 
also  upon  me,  and  answer  me. 

When  Thou  saidst,  Seek  ye  my  face,  my  heart  said 
unto  Thee,  Thy  face,  Lord,  will  I  seek. 


SELECTIONS     OF    PSALMS.  87 


Hide  not  Thy  face  far  from  me:  Thou  hast  been  my 
help:  leave  me  not,  neither  forsake  me,  0  God  of  my 
salvation. 

AVhen  my  father  and  my  mother  forsake  me,  then  the 
Lord  will  take  me  up.  Teach  me  Thy  "way,  0  Lord, 
and  lead  me  in  a  plain  path. 

I  had  fainted,  unless  I  had  believed  to  see  the  good- 
ness of  the  Lord  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

"Wait  on  the  Lord  :  Be  of  good  courage,  and  He  shall 
strengthen  thy  heart:  "Wait,  I  say,  on  the  Lord. 

SELECTION  8.  From  Psalm  33. 

EEJOICE  in  the  Lord,  0  ye  righteous,  for  praise  is 
comely  in  the  upright.  Sing  unto  Ilim  a  new 
song ;  for  the  word  of  the  Lord  is  right,  and  all  His 
works  are  done  in  truth. 

He  loveth  righteousness  and  judgment :  the  earth  is 
full  of  the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 

By  the  word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made, 
and  all  the  host  of  them  by  the  breath  of  His  mouth. 

He  gathereth  the  waters  of  the  sea  together  as  an 
heap:  He  layeth  up  the  depth  in  storehouses. 

Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord  :  let  all  the  inhabit- 
ants of  the  world  stand  in  awe  of  Him.  For  He  spake, 
and  it  was  done ;  He  commanded,  and  it  stood  fast. 

The  counsel  of  the  Lord  standeth  for  ever,  the 
thoughts  of  His  heart  to  all  generations. 

Blessed  is  the  nation  whose  God  is  the  Lord  ;  and 
the  people  whom  He  hath  chosen  for  His  own  inherit- 
ance. 

The  Lord  looketh  from  heaven ;  He  beholdeth  all 
the  sons  of  men. 

From  the  place  of  His  habitation  He  looketh  upon 
all  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth:  He  fashioneth  their 
hearts  alike:  He  eonsidereth  all  their  works. 

Behold,  the  eye  of  the  Loud  is  upon  them  that  fear 


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Him,  and  upon  them  that  hope  in  His  mercy,  to  deliver 
their  soul  from  death,  and  to  keep  them  alive  in  famine. 

Our  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord  :  He  is  our  help  and 
our  shield. 

For  our  heart  shall  rejoice  in  Him,  because  we  have 
trusted  in  His  holy  name. 

*Let  Thy  mercy,  0  Lord,  be  upon  us,  according  as 
we  hope  in  Thee. 

SELECTION  9.  Psalms  3-5. 

MAXY  there  be  which  say  of  my  soul,  There  is  no 
help  for  him  in  God.  But  Thou,  0  Lord,  art  a 
shield  for  me,  and  the  lifter  up  of  my  head. 

There  be  many  that  say,  Who  will  show  us  any  good  ? 
Lord,  lift  Thou  up  the  light  of  thy  countenance  upon  us. 

Hear  me  when  I  call,  O  merciful  God  !  Thou  hast 
helped  me  when  I  was  in  distress:  have  mercy  upon 
me,  and  hear  my  prayer. 

Give  ear  to  my  words,  0  Lord,  consider  my  medita- 
tion. Hearken  unto  the  voice  of  my  cry,  my  King  and 
my  God,  for  unto  Thee  will  I  pray. 

My  voice  shalt  Thou  hear  in  the  morning,  0  Lord: 
in  the  morning  will  I  direct  my  prayer  unto  Thee,  and 
look  up. 

For  Thou  art  not  a  God  that  hast  pleasure  in  wicked- 
ness, neither  shall  any  evil  dwell  with  Thee. 

As  for  me,  I  will  come  into  Thy  house  in  the  multi- 
tude of  Thy  mercy,  and  in  Thy  fear  will  I  worship  to- 
ward Thy  holy  temple. 

Lead  me,  0  Lord,  in  Thy  righteousness :  make  Thy 
way  straight  before  my  face. 

Let  all  those  who  put  their  trust  in  Thee  rejoice:  let 
them  ever  shout  for  joy  because  Thou  defendest  them: 
Let  them  also  who  love  Thy  name  be  joyful  in  Thee. 

For  Thou,  Lord,  wilt  bless  the  righteous :  with  favor 
wilt  Thou  compass  him  as  with  a  shield. 


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SELECTION  10.  From  Psalm  31. 

IN  Thee,  0  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust:  let  me  never  be 
confounded,  but  deliver  me  in  Thy  righteousness. 

Bow  down  Thine  ear  to  me:  deliver  me  speedily:  be 
Thou  my  strong  rock,  for  a  house  of  defence  to  save  me. 

For  Thou  art  my  rock  and  my  fortress;  therefore,  for 
Thy  name's  sake,  lead  me  and  guide  me. 

Into  Thy  hands  I  commend  my  spirit,  for  Thou  hast 
redeemed  me,  0  Lord  God  of  truth. 

I  will  be  glad,  and  rejoice  in  Thy  mercy,  for  Thou  hast 
considered  my  trouble :  Thou  hast  regarded  my  soul  in 
adversity. 

I  trusted  in  Thee,  0  Lord:  I  said,  Thou  art  my  God: 
My  times  are  in  Thy  hand. 

Show  Thy  servant  the  light  of  Thy  countenance,  and 
save  me  for  Thy  mercy's  sake. 

0  how  great  is  Thy  goodness  which  Thou  hast  laid 
up  for  them  that  fear  Thee,  and  trust  in  Thee! 

Thou  shalt  hide  them  in  the  secret  of  Thy  presence 
from  the  pride  of  man:  Thou  shalt  keep  them  secretly 
in  a  pavilion  from  the  strife  of  tongues. 

0  love  the  Lord,  all  ye  His  saints,  for  the  Lord  pre- 
Berveth  them  that  are  faithful. 

Be  of  good  courage,  and  He  shall  strengthen  your 
heart,  all  ye  that  hope  in  the  Lord. 

SELECTION  11.  From  Psalm  37. 

FRET  not  thyself  because  of  evil-doers,  neither  be 
thou  envious  against  the  workers  of  iniquity. 
For  they  shall  soon  be  cut  down  like  the  grass,  and 
wither  as  the  green  herb. 

Trust  in  the  Lord,  and  do  good ;  so  shalt  thou  dwell 
in  the  land,  and  verily  thou  shalt  be  fed. 

Delight  thyself  also  in  the  Lord,  and  He  shall  give 
thee  the  desires  of  thy  heart. 

Commit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord  ;  trust  also  in  Him, 
and  lie  shall  bring  it  to  pass. 
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And  He  shall  bring  forth  thy  righteousness  as  the 
light,  and  thy  judgment  as  the  noonday. 

Rest  in  the  Lord,  and  wait  patiently  for  Him.  Be 
not  disturbed  because  of  him  who  prospereth  in  his 
way,  because  of  the  man  who  bringeth  wicked  devices 
to  pass. 

Cease  from  anger,  and  forsake  wrath.  Be  not  pro- 
voked in  any  wise  to  do  evil. 

For  evil-doers  shall  be  cut  off:  but  those  that  wait 
upon  the  Lord,  they  shall  inherit  the  earth. 

For  yet  a  little  while,  and  the  wicked  shall  not  be : 
yea,  thou  shalt  diligently  consider  his  place,  and  it 
shall  not  be. 

*But  the  meek  shall  inherit  the  earth,  and  shall  de- 
light themselves  in  the  abundance  of  peace. 

SELECTION  12.  Psalm  65. 

PRAISE  waiteth  for  Thee,  0  God,  in  Zion,  and  unto 
Thee  shall  the  vow  be  performed.  0  Thou  that 
nearest  prayer,  unto  Thee  shall  all  flesh  come. 

Iniquities  prevail  against  me:  as  for  our  trans- 
gressions, Thou  shalt  purge  them  away. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom  Thou  choosest,  and  causest 
to  approach  unto  Thee,  that  he  may  dwell  in  Thy  courts: 

We  shall  be  satisfied  with  the  goodness  of  Thy  house, 
even  of  Thy  holy  temple. 

By  wonderful  things  in  righteousness  wilt  Thou 
answer  us,  0  God  of  our  salvation,  who  art  the  con- 
fidence of  all  the  ends  of  the  earth,  and  of  them  that  are 
afar  off  upon  the  sea :  who  in  his  strength  setteth  fast 
the  mountains,  and  is  girded  with  power :  who  stilleth 
the  noise  of  the  seas,  the  roar  of  their  waves,  and  the 
tumult  of  the  people. 

They  also  that  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts  are  afraid 
at  Thy  tokens :  Thou  makest  the  outgoings  of  the  morn- 
ing and  evening  to  rejoice. 


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Thou  visitest  the  earth,  and  waterest  it :  Thou  greatly 
enrichest  it  with  the  river  of  God,  which  is  full  of  water: 
Thou  preparest  them  corn,  when  Thou  hast  so  provided 
for  it. 

Thou  waterest  the  ridges  thereof  abundantly :  Thou 
settlest  the  furrows  thereof:  Thou  makest  it  soft  with 
showers :  Thou  blessest  the  springing  thereof. 

Thou  crownest  the  year  with  Thy  goodness,  and  Thy 
clouds  drop  fatness. 

They  drop  upon  the  pastures  of  the  wilderness,  and 
the  little  hills  rejoice  on  every  side. 

The  pastures  are  clothed  with  flocks :  the  valleys  also 
are  covered  over  with  corn:  they  shout  for  joy;  they 
also  sing. 

SELECTION"  13.  Psalm  39. 

I  SAID,  I  will  take  heed  to  my  ways,  that  I  sin  not 
with  my  tongue:  I  will  keep  my  mouth  with  a 
bridle,  while  the  wicked  is  before  me. 

I  was  dumb  with  silence ;  I  held  my  peace,  even 
from  good  ;  and  my  sorrow  was  stirred. 

My  heart  was  hot  within  me ;  while  I  was  musing 
the  fire  burned.  Then  spake  I  with  my  tongue :  Lord, 
make  me  to  know  mine  end,  and  the  measure  of  my 
days,  what  it  is  ;  that  I  may  know  how  frail'  I  am. 

Behold,  Thou  hast  made  my  days  as  an  handbreadth, 
and  mine  age  is  as  nothing  before  Thee :  Verily  every 
man  at  his  best  state  is  altogether  vanity. 

Surely  every  man  walketh  in  a  vain  show :  surely 
they  are  disquieted  in  vain :  he  heapcth  up  riches,  and 
knoweth  not  who  shall  gather  them. 

And  now,  Lord,  what  wait  I  for?  my  hope  is  in 
Thee.  Deliver  me  from  all  my  transgressions :  make 
me  not  the  reproach  of  the  wicked. 

llemove  Thy  stroke  away  from  me :  I  am  consumed 
by  the  blow  of  Thy  hand. 

When  Thou  with  rebukes  dost  correct  man  for  ini 


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quity,  Thou  makest  his  beauty  to  consume  away  like  a 
moth :  surely  every  man  is  vanity. 

Hear  my  prayer,  0  Lord,  and  give  ear  unto  my  cry. 
Hold  not  Thy  peace  at  my  tears :  for  I  am  a  stranger 
with  Thee  and  a  sojourner,  as  all  my  fathers  were. 

*  0  spare  me,  that  I  may  recover  strength,  before  I  go 
hence,  and  be  seen  no  more. 

SELECTION  14.  From  Psalm  66. 

OBE  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands :  Sing  forth  the  honor 
of  His  name :  make  His  praise  glorious.  Say  unto 
God,  How  wonderful  art  Thou  in  Thy  works !  Through 
the  greatness  of  Thy  power  shall  Thine  enemies  submit 
themselves  unto  Thee. 

All  the  earth  shall  worship  Thee,  and  shall  sing  unto 
Thee :  they  shall  celebrate  Thy  name. 

Come  and  see  the  works  of  God  :  He  is  wonderful  in 
His  doing  toward  the  children  of  men. 

He  ruleth  by  His  power  for  ever :  His  eyes  behold  the 
nations :  Let  not  the  rebellious  exalt  themselves. 

0  bless  our  God,  ye  people,  and  make  the  voice  of  His 
praise  to  be  heard,  who  holdeth  our  soul  in  life,  and  suf- 
fereth  not  our  feet  to  be  moved. 

For  Thou,  0  God,  hast  proved  us :  Thou  hast  tried  us 
as  silver  is  tried. 

1  will  pay  Thee  my  vows  which  my  lips  have  uttered, 
and  my  mouth  hath  spoken  when  I  was  in  trouble. 

Come  and  hear,  all  ye  that  fear  God,  and  I  will  de- 
clare what  He  hath  done  for  my  soul.  I  cried  unto  Him 
with  my  mouth,  and  He  was  extolled  with  my  tongue. 

If  I  regard  iniquity  in  my  heart,  the  Lord  will  not 
hear  me :  But  verily  God  hath  heard  me ;  He  hath 
attended  to  the  voice  of  my  prayer. 

*  Blessed  be  God,  who  hath  not  turned  away  from  my 
prayer,  nor  taken  His  mercy  from  me. 


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SELECTION  15.  From  Fsalin  51. 

HAVE  mercy  upon  me,  0  God,  according  to  Thy 
loving-kindness:  according  to  the  multitude  of 
Thy  tender  mercies,  blot  out  my  transgressions. 

Wash  me  thoroughly  from  mine  iniquity,  and  cleanse 
me  from  my  sin :  For  I  acknowledge  my  transgressions, 
and  my  sin  is  ever  before  me. 

Against  Thee,  Thee  only,  have  I  sinned,  and  done  this 
evil  in  Thy  sight,  that  Thou  mightest  be  justified  when 
Thou  speakest,  and  be  clear  when  Thou  judgest. 

Behold,  Thou  desirest  truth  in  the  heart :  Teach  me 
therefore  wisdom  in  my  inmost  soul. 

Purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean:  wash 
me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 

Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  0  God,  and  renew  a  right 
spirit  within  me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from  Thy  presence,  and  take  not 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

llestore  unto  me  the  joy  of  Thy  salvation,  and  uphold 
me  with  Thy  free  Spirit. 

Then  will  I  teach  transgressors  Thy  ways,  and  sin- 
ners shall  be  converted  unto  Thee. 

0  Lord,  open  Thou  my  lips,  and  my  mouth  shall 
show  forth  Thy  praise. 

Thou  desirest  not  sacrifice,  else  I  would  give  it :  Thou 
delightest  not  in  burnt-offering.  The  sacrifices  of  God 
are  a  broken  spirit : 

*A  broken  and  a  contrite  heart,  0  God,  Thou  wilt  not 
despise. 

SELECTION  16.  From  Psalm  34. 

I  WILL  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times :  His  praise  shall 
continually  be  in  my  mouth.     0  magnify  the  Lord 
with  me,  and  let  us  exalt  His  name  together. 

1  sought  the  Lord,  and  He  heard  me,  and  delivered 
me  from  all  my  fears. 

Look  unto  Him,  and  ye  shall  have  light,  and  your 


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faces  shall  never  be  ashamed.  The  poor  man  cried, 
and  the  Lord  heard  him,  and  saved  him  out  of  all  his 
troubles. 

The  angel  of  the  Lord  encampeth  round  about  them 
that  fear  Him,  and  delivereth  them. 

0  taste  and  see  that  the  Lord  is  good :  Blessed  is  the 
man  that  trusteth  in  Him. 

0  fear  the  Lord,  ye  His  saints ;  for  they  that  seek 
the  Lord  shall  not  want  any  good  thing. 

Come,  ye  children,  hearken  unto  me,  and  I  will 
teach  you  the  fear  of  the  Lord.  What  man  is  he 
that  desireth  life,  and  loveth  many  days,  that  he  may 
see  good?  Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil,  and  thy  lips 
from  speaking  guile.  Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good: 
seek  peace,  and  pursue  it. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  righteous,  and 
His  ears  are  open  to  their  cry. 

The  face  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that  do  evil,  to 
cut  off  the  remembrance  of  them  from  the  earth. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of  a  broken 
heart,  and  saveth  such  as  be  of  a  contrite  spirit. 

Many  are  the  afflictions  of  the  righteous ;  but  the 
Lord  delivereth  him  out  of  them  all.  The  Lord  re- 
deemeth  the  soul  of  His  servants : 

*And  none  of  them  that  trust  in  Him  shall  be  desolate. 

SELECTION"  17.  From  42  and  46. 

AS  the  hart  panteth  after  the  water-brooks,  so  panteth. 
my  soul  after  Thee,  0  God.  My  soul  thirstcth  for 
God,  for  the  living  God  :  when  shall  I  come  and  appear 
before  Ilim? 

Why  art  thou  cast  down,  0  my  soul?  and  why  art 
thou  disquieted  in  me?  Hope  thou  in  God:  for  I  shall 
yet  praise  Him  for  the  help  of  His  countenance. 

Deep  calleth  unto  deep :  all  the  waves  and  the  bil- 
lows are  gone  over  me. 


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Yet  the  Lord  will  command  His  loving-kindness  in 
the  daytime,  and  in  the  night  His  song  shall  he  with 
me,  and  my  prayer  unto  the  God  of  my  life. 

"Why  art  thou  cast  down,  0  my  soul  ?  and  why  art 
thou  disquieted  within  me  ?  Hope  thou  in  God  :  for  I 
shall  yet  praise  Him,  who  is  the  health  of  my  coun- 
tenance, and  my  God. 

0  send  forth  Thy  light  and  Thy  truth :  let  them  guide 
me :  let  them  bring  me  unto  Thy  holy  hill,  and  to  Thy 
tabernacle. 

Then  will  I  go  unto  the  altar  of  God,  unto  God  my 
exceeding  joy. 

God  is  our  refuge  and  strength,  a  very  present  help 
in  time  of  trouble. 

Therefore  will  we  not  fear,  though  the  earth  be  re- 
moved, and  though  the  mountains  be  carried  into  the 
midst  of  the  sea ;  though  the  waters  thereof  roar  and 
be  troubled,  though  the  mountains  shake  with  the 
swelling  thereof. 

There  is  a  river,  the  streams  whereof  shall  make 
glad  the  city  of  God,  the  holy  place  of  the  tabernacles 
of  the  Most  High. 

God  is  in  the  midst  of  her ;  she  shall  not  be  moved : 
God  shall  help  her  when  the  morning  appeareth. 

The  Lord  of  Hosts  is  with  us :  *  The  God  of  Jacob 
is  our  Refuge. 

SELECTION  18.  From  Psalm  57. 

BE  merciful  unto  me,  0  God,  be  merciful  unto  me,  for 
nry  soul  trusteth  in  Thee :  yea,  in  the  shadow  of 
Thy  wings  will  I  make  my  refuge,  until  these  calamities 
be  overpast. 

1  will  cry  unto  God  Most  High,  unto  God  who  per- 
formeth  all  things  for  me. 

He  shall  send  from  heaven,  and  save  me  from  the  re- 
proach of  him  that  would  swallow  me  up.  God  shall 
eend  forth  His  mercy  and  His  truth. 


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My  soul  is  among  lions,  and  I  lie  among  them  that 
are  set  on  fire,  even  the  sons  of  men,  whose  teeth  are 
spears  and  arrows,  and  their  tongue  a  sharp  sword. 

Be  Thou  exalted,  0  God,  above  the  heavens ;  let  Thy 
glory  be  above  all  the  earth. 

My  heart  is  fixed,  0  God,  my  heart  is  fixed :  I  will 
sing  and  give  praise. 

I  will  praise  Thee,  0  Lord,  among  the  people :  I  will 
sing  unto  Thee  among  the  nations. 

For  Thy  mercy  is  great  unto  the  heavens,  and  Thy 
truth  unto  the  clouds. 

*Be  Thou  exalted,  0  God,  above  the  heavens :  let  Thy 
glory  be  above  all  the  earth. 

SELECTION  19.  From  Psalm  40. 

I  WAITED  patiently  for  the  Lord,  and  He  inclined 
unto  me,  and  heard  my  cry.  He  set  my  feet  upon 
a  rock,  and  established  my  goings ;  and  He  hath  put  a 
new  song  in  my  mouth,  even  praise  unto  our  God: 
many  shall  see  it,  and  fear,  and  shall  trust  in  the  Lord. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  maketh  the  Lord  his  trust, 
and  respecteth  not  the  proud,  nor  the  deceitful. 

Many,  0  Lord  my  God,  are  Thy  wonderful  works 
which  Thou  hast  done,  and  Thy  thoughts  which  are  to 
us-ward :  If  I  would  declare  and  speak  of  them,  they 
are  more  than  can  be  numbered. 

Sacrifice  and  offering  Thou  didst  not  desire ;  mine 
ears  hast  Thou  opened :  burnt-offering  and  sin-offering 
hast  Thou  not  required. 

Then  said  I,  Lo,  I  come  to  do  what  Thy  law  com- 
mands. I  delight  to  do  Thy  will,  0  my  God  :  yea,  Thy 
law  is  within  my  heart. 

I  have  not  hid  Thy  righteousness  within  my  heart: 
I  have  declared  Thy  faithfulness  and  Thy  salvation. 

I  have  not  concealed  Thy  loving-kindness  and  Thy 
truth  from  the  great  congregation. 


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Withhold  not  Thou  Thy  tender  mercies  from  me,  0 
Lord  :  Let  Thy  loving-kindness  and  Thy  truth  con- 
tinually preserve  me. 

Innumerable  evils  have  compassed  me  about:  mine 
iniquities  have  taken  hold  upon  me,  so  that  I  am  not 
able  to  look  up :  they  are  more  than  the  hairs  of  my 
head  :  therefore  my  heart  faileth  me. 

Be  pleased,  0  Lord,  to  deliver  me:  0  Lord,  make 
haste  to  help  me. 

*Let  all  those  who  seek  Thee  rejoice  and  be  glad  in 
Thee :  Let  such  as  love  Thy  salvation  say  continually, 
The  Lord  be  magnified. 

SELECTION  20.  From  Psalm  90. 

LORD,  Thou  hast  been  our  Refuge  in  all  generations. 
Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever 
Thou  hadst  formed  the  earth  and  the  world,  even  from 
everlasting  to  everlasting,  Thou  art  God. 

A  thousand  years  in  Thy  sight  are  but  as  yesterday 
when  it  is  past,  and  as  a  watch  in  the  night. 

Thou  carriest  them  away  as  with  a  flood:  They  are 
like  a  dream.  As  grass  springeth  up  in  the  morning, 
so  man  in  the  morning  nourisheth,  and  groweth  up : 

In  the  evening,  he  is  cut  down,  and  withereth. 

Thou  hast  set  our  iniquities  before  Thee,  our  secret 
sins  in  the  light  of  Thy  countenance.  All  our  days  are 
passed  away  in  Thy  displeasure. 

AVe  spend  our  years  as  a  tale  that  is  told. 

The  days  of  our  years  are  threescore  years  and  ten  ; 
and  if  by  reason  of  strength  they  be  fourscore  years, 
yet  is  their  strength  labor  and  sorrow ;  for  it  is  soon  cut 
off,  and  we  vanish  away. 

So  teach  us  to  number  our  days,  that  we  may  apply 
our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 

Turn  Thee  again,  0  Lord,  at  the  last,  and  be  gra- 
cious unto  Thy  servants. 


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0  satisfy  us  early  with  Thy  mercy,  that  we  may  re- 
joice and  be  glad  all  our  days. 

Make  us  glad  according  to  the  days  wherein  Thou 
hast  afflicted  us,  and  the  years  wherein  we  have  seen 
adversity. 

Let  Thy  work  appear  unto  Thy  servants,  and  Thy 
glory  unto  their  children. 

And  let  the  favor  of  the  Lord  our  God  be  upon  us ; 
and  establish  Thou  the  work  of  our  hands  upon  us ;  yea, 
the  work  of  our  hands  establish  Thou  it. 

SELECTION  21.  From  61  and  62. 

HEAR  my  cry,  0  God:  attend  unto  my  prayer. 
From  the  end  of  the  earth  will  I  cry  unto  Thee 
when  my  heart  is  overwhelmed :  lead  me  to  the  rock 
that  is  higher  than  I. 

For  Thou  hast  been  a  shelter  for  me,  and  a  strong 
tower  from  the  enemy. 

1  will  abide  in  Thy  tabernacle  for  ever :  I  will  trust  in 
the  covert  of  Thy  wings :  For  Thou.  0  God,  hast  given 
me  the  heritage  of  those  that  fear  Thy  name. 

Truly  my  soul  waiteth  upon  God  :  From  Him  cometh 
my  salvation. 

He  only  is  my  rock  and  my  salvation :  He  is  my  de- 
fence :  I  shall  not  be  greatly  moved. 

My  soul,  wait  thou  only  upon  God  :  for  my  expecta- 
tion is  from  Him.  He  alone  is  my  rock  and  my  salva- 
tion :  He  is  my  defence :  I  shall  not  be  moved. 

Trust  in  Him  at  all  times,  ye  people :  pour  out  your 
heart  before  Him :  God  is  our  Refuge. 

Trust  not  in  oppression,  nor  in  vanity ;  and  if  riches 
increase,  set  not  your  heart  upon  them. 

God  hath  spoken  once ;  twice  have  I  heard  this,  that 
power  belongeth  unto  God. 

*  Also  unto  Thee,  0  Lord,  belongeth  mercy;  for  Thou 
renderest  to  every  man  according  to  his  work. 


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SELECTION  22.        Psalms  85  and  67. 

I  WILL  hear  what  God  the  Lord  will  speak,  for  He 
will  speak  peace  unto  His  people ;  but  let  thern  not 
turn  again  unto  folly. 

Show  us  Thy  mercy,  0  Lord,  and  grant  us  Thy  sal- 
vation. 

Surely  nis  salvation  is  nigh  them  that  fear  Him,  that 
glory  may  dwell  in  our  land.  Mercy  and  truth  are  met 
together:  Righteousness  and  peace  have  kissed  each 
other. 

Truth  shall  spring  out  of  the  earth,  and  righteousness 
shall  look  down  from  heaven. 

Yea,  the  Lord  will  show  loving-kindness ;  and  our 
land  shall  yield  her  increase. 

Righteousness  shall  go  before  Him,  and  shall  keep  us 
in  the  way  of  His  steps. 

God  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us,  and  show  us 
the  light  of  His  countenance,  that  Thy  way  may  be 
known  upon  earth,  Thy  saving  health  among  all  nations. 

Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  0  God,  let  all  the  people 
praise  Thee. 

0  let  the  nations  be  glad  and  sing  for  joy ;  for  Thou 
shalt  judge  the  people  righteously,  and  govern  the  na- 
tions upon  earth. 

Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  0  God  :  Let  all  the  people 
praise  Thee. 

Then  shall  the  earth  yield  her  increase,  and  God,  even 
our  own  God,  shall  bless  us. 

*God  shall  bless  us,  and  all  the  ends  of  the  earth 
shall  fear  Him. 

SELECTION  23.  Psalm  84. 

HOW  amiable  are  Thy  tabernacles,  0  Lord  of  Hosts ! 
My  soul  longeth,  yea,  even  fainteth  fur  the  courts 
of  the  Lord  : 

My  heart  and  my  flesh  crieth  out  for  the  living 
God. 


100  SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS. 


As  the  sparrow  findeth  a  house,  and  the  swallow  a 
nest  for  herself  where  she  may  hide  her  young,  so  let 
me  dwell  at  Thine  altars,  0  Lord  of  Hosts,  my  King 
and  my  God. 

Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  Thy  house :  They  will 
be  still  praising  Thee. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whose  strength  is  in  Thee,  in  whose 
heart  are  the  ways,  which,  passing  through  the  valley 
of  misery,  make  it  a  well :  The  rain  also  filleth  the  pools. 

They  go  from  strength  to  strength ;  every  one  of  them 
in  Zion  appeareth  before  God. 

0  Lord  God  of  Hosts,  hear  my  prayer:  Give  ear,  0 
God  of  Jacob.  Behold,  0  God  our  shield,  and  look  upon 
the  face  of  Thine  anointed.  For  a  day  in  Thy  courts  is 
better  than  a  thousand  elsewhere. 

1  would  rather  be  a  doorkeeper  in  the  house  of  my 
God,  than  to  dwell  in  the  tents  of  ungodliness. 

For  the  Lord  God  is  a  sun  and  shield :  The  Lord  will 
give  grace  and  glory:  no  good  thing  will  He  withhold 
from  them  that  walk  uprightly. 

*0  Lord  of  Hosts,  blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth 
in  Thee. 

SELECTION  24.  From  Fsalm  89. 

I  "WILL  sing  of  the  loving-kindness  of  the  Lord  for 
ever :  with  my  mouth  will  I  make  known  Thy  faith- 
fulness to  all  generations. 

For  I  have  said,  Mercy  shall  be  built  up  for  ever: 
Thy  faithfulness  shalt  Thou  establish  in  the  very 
heavens. 

And  the  heavens  shall  praise  Thy  wonders,  0  Lord  : 
Thy  faithfulness  also  in  the  congregation  of  the  saints. 

For  who  in  the  heaven  can  be  compared  unto  the 
Lord  ?  who  among  the  sons  of  the  mighty  can  be  likened 
unto  the  Lord  ? 

God  is  greatly  to  be  feared  in  the  assembly  of  the 


SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.  101 


saints,  and  to  be  had  in  reverence  of  all  them  that  are 
about  Him. 

0  Lord  God  of  Hosts,  -who  is  a  strong  Lord  like  unto 
Thee  ?  or  to  Thy  faithfulness  round  about  Thee  ? 

Thou  rulest  the  raging  of  the  sea :  when  the  waves 
thereof  arise,  Thou  stillest  them. 

The  heavens  are  Thine,  the  earth  also  is  Thine :  as 
for  the  world,  and  the  fulness  thereof,  Thou  hast  founded 
them. 

The  north  and  the  south,  Thou  hast  created  them: 
Tabor  and  Hermon  shall  rejoice  in  Thy  name. 

Thou  hast  a  mighty  arm :  strong  is  Thy  hand,  and 
high  is  Thy  right  hand. 

Righteousness  and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  Thy 
throne :  mercy  and  truth  shall  go  before  Thy  face. 

Blessed  are  the  people  who  know  the  joyful  sound : 
They  shall  walk,  0  Lord,  in  the  light  of  Thy  counte- 
nance. 

In  Thy  name  shall  they  rejoice  all  the  day:  *  And  in 
Thy  righteousness  shall  they  be  exalted. 

SELECTION  25.  From  92  and  93. 

IT  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  and 
to  sing  praises  unto  Thy  name,  0  Most  High — to 
show  forth  Thy  loving-kindness  in  the  morning,  and 
Thy  faithfulness  every  night. 

For  Thou,  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad  through  Thy 
work.     I  will  triumph  in  the  works  of  Thy  hands. 

0  Lord,  how  great  are  Thy  works !  and  Thy  thoughts 
are  very  deep : 

Thou  art  most  high  for  evermore. 

The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  the  palm-tree:  he 
shall  grow  like  a  cedar  in  Lebanon. 

Those  that  be  planted  in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  shall 
flourish  in  the  courts  of  our  God. 

The  Lord  reigneth:  He  is  clothed  with  majesty.  The 
9* 


102  SELECTIONS     OF    PSALMS. 


Lord  is  clothed  with  strength,  wherewith  He  hath  girded 
Himself:  the  world  also  is  stablished,  that  it  cannot  be 
moved. 

Thy  throne  is  established  of  old:  Thou  art  from  ever- 
lasting. 

The  floods  have  lifted  up,  0  Lord,  the  floods  have 
lifted  up  their  voice :  the  floods  lift  up  their  waves. 

The  Lord  on  high  is  mightier  than  the  noise  of  many 
waters,  yea,  than  the  mighty  waves  of  the  sea. 

Thy  testimonies  are  very  sure:  *  Holiness  becometh 
Thy  house  for  ever. 

SELECTION  26.  From  Psalm  91. 

HE  who  dwelleth  in  the  secret  place  of  the  Most  High, 
shall  abide  under  the  shadow  of  the  Almighty. 

I  will  say  of  the  Lord,  He  is  my  refuge  and  my  fort- 
ress :  my  God  :  In  Him  will  I  trust. 

Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for  the  terror  by  night,  nor 
for  the  arrow  that  flieth  by  day ;  nor  for  the  pestilence 
that  walketh  in  darkness;  nor  for  the  destruction 
that  wasteth  at  noonday. 

A  thousand  shall  fall  at  thy  side,  and  ten  thousand  at 
thy  right  hand ;  but  it  shall  not  come  nigh  thee. 

Because  thou  hast  made  the  Lord  who  is  my  refuge, 
even  the  Most  High,  thy  habitation,  there  shall  no  evil 
befall  thee,  neither  shall  any  plague  come  nigh  thy 
dwelling. 

For  He  shall  give  His  angels  charge  over  thee,  to  keep 
thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

They  shall  bear  thee  up  in  their  hands,  lest  thou  dash 
thy  foot  against  a  stone. 

Thou  shalt  tread  upon  the  lion  and  adder :  the  young 
lion  and  the  dragon  shalt  thou  trample  under  feet. 

Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  me,  therefore  will 
I  deliver  him :  I  will  set  him  on  high,  because  he  hath 
known  my  name. 


SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.  103 


He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I  will  answer  him :  I  will 
be  with  him  in  trouble :  I  will  deliver  him,  and  honor 
him. 

*With  long  life  will  I  satisfy  him,  and  show  him  my 
salvation,  saith  the  Lord. 

SELECTION  27.  From  95  and  99. 

0COME,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord:  let  us  heartily 
rejoice  in  the  strength  of  our  salvation. 

Let  us  come  before  His  presence  with  thanksgiving, 
and  show  ourselves  glad  in  Him  with  psalms. 

For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God,  and  a  great  King  above 
all  gods.  In  His  hand  are  the  deep  places  of  the  earth: 
the  strength  of  the  hills  is  His  also. 

The  sea  is  His,  and  He  made  it:  and  His  hands  formed 
the  dry  land. 

0  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down:  let  us  kneel 
before  the  Lord  our  Maker. 

For  He  is  our  God,  and  we  are  the  people  of  His  pas- 
ture, and  the  sheep  of  His  hand. 

0  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness :  let 
the  whole  earth  stand  in  awe  of  Him. 

For  He  cometh,  for  He  cometh  to  judge  the  earth : 
*With  righteousness  shall  He  judge  the  world,  and  the 
people  with  His  truth. 

SELECTION  28.  Tsalm  96. 

OSIXG  unto  the   Lord  a  new  song:    sing  unto  the 
Lord,  all  the  earth.    Sing  unto  the  Lord,  bless  His 
name;  show  forth  Hifl  Balvation  from  day  to  day. 

Declare  His  glory  among  the  nations,  His  wonders 
among  all  people. 

For  the  Lord  is  great,  and  greatly  to  be  praised :  He 
is  to  be  feared  above  all  gods. 

For  all  the  gods  of  the  nations  are  idols;  but  the  Lore 
made  the  heavens. 


104  SELECTIONS    OJF    PSALMS, 


Honor  and  majesty  are  before  Him;  strength  and 
beauty  are  in  His  sanctuary. 

Give  unto  the  Lord,  0  ye  kindreds  of  the  people,  give 
unto  the  Lord  glory  and  strength. 

Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  unto  His  name : 
bring  an  offering,  and  come  into  His  courts. 

0  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness :  let  the 
whole  earth  stand  in  awe  of  Him. 

Say  among  the  nations,  that  the  Lord  reigneth :  the 
world  also  shall  be  established  that  it  shall  not  be 
moved:  He  shall  judge  the  people  righteously. 

Let  the  heavens  rejoice,  and  let  the  earth  be  glad :  let 
the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof. 

Let  the  field  be  joyful,  and  all  that  is  therein :  then 
shall  all  the  trees  of  the  wood  rejoice  before  the  Lord  : 

For  He  cometh,  for  He  cometh  to  judge  the  earth: 
*He  shall  judge  the  world  with  righteousness,  and  the 
people  with  His  truth. 

SELECTION  29.  From  Psalm  107. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good :  for 
His  mercy  endureth  for  ever.  Let  the  redeemed  of 
the  Lord  say  so,  whom  He  hath  redeemed  from  the 
hand  of  the  enemy,  and  gathered  them  out  of  the  lands, 
from  the  east  and  from  the  west,  from  the  north  and 
from  the  south. 

0  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good :  for  His 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

They  wandered  in  the  wilderness  in  a  solitary  way. 
Hungry  and  thirsty,  their  soul  fainted  in  them. 

Then  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble,  and 
He  delivered  them  out  of  their  distresses : 

And  He  led  them  forth  by  the  right  way,  that  they 
might  find  a  city  of  habitation. 

0  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  His  goodness, 
and  for  His  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of  men. 


SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.  105 


Those  that  sit  in  darkness  and  in  the  shadow  of  death, 
being  bound  in  affliction  and  iron,  because  they  rebelled 
against  the  words  of  God,  and  contemned  the  counsel 
of  the  Most  High, — therefore  He  brought  down  their 
heart  with  labor :  They  fell  down,  and  there  was  none 
to  help.  Then  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble, 
and  He  saved  them  out  of  their  distresses. 

0  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  His  goodness, 
and  for  His  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of  men. 

And  let  them  offer  the  sacrifices  of  thanksgiving,  and 
declare  His  works  with  rejoicing, — they  that  go  down 
to  the  sea  in  ships,  that  do  business  in  great  waters. 
These  see  the  works  of  the  Lord,  and  His  wonders  in 
the  deep.  For  He  commandeth,  and  raiseth  the  stormy 
wind,  which  lifteth  up  the  waves  thereof.  They  mount 
up  to  the  heaven :  they  go  down  again  to  the  depths : 
their  soul  is  melted  because  of  trouble.  They  reel  to 
and  fro.  and  stagger  like  a  drunken  man,  and  are  at 
their  wit's  end. 

Then  they  cry  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble,  and 
He  bringeth  them  out  of  their  distresses. 

He  maketh  the  storm  a  calm,  so  that  the  waves 
thereof  are  still.  Then  are  they  glad  because  they  be 
quiet :  so  He  bringeth  them  unto  their  desired  haven. 

0  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  His  goodness, 
and  for  His  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of  men. 

Let  them  exalt  Him  also  in  the  congregation  of  the 
people,  and  praise  Him  in  the  assembly  of  the  elders. 

*0  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good:  for 
His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

SELECTION  30.       From  102  and  103. 

MY  days  are  like  a  shadow  that  declineth,  and  I  am 
withered  like  grass :   But  Thou,  0  Lord,  shalt  en- 
dure for  ever,  and  Thy  remembrance  to  all  generations. 
0  my  God,  take  me  not  away  in  the  midst  of  my  days. 


106  SELECTIONS    OE    PSALMS. 


Of  old  hast  Thou  laid  the  foundation  of  the  earth,  and 
the  heavens  are  the  work  of  Thy  hands.  They  shall 
perish,  but  Thou  shalt  endure :  yea,  all  of  them  shall 
wax  old  like  a  garment ;  as  a  vesture  shalt  Thou  fold 
them  up,  and  they  shall  be  changed : 

But  Thou  art  the  same,  and  Thy  years  shall  have  no  end. 

Like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  children,  so  the  Lord 
pitieth  them  that  fear  Him : 

For  He  knoweth  our  frame :  He  remembereth  that  we 
are  dust. 

As  for  man,  his  days  are  as  grass :  as  a  flower  of  the 
field,  so  he  flourisheth : 

For  the  wind  passeth  over  it,  and  it  is  gone :  and  the 
place  thereof  shall  know  it  no  more. 

But  the  mercy  of  the  Lord  is  from  everlasting  to 
everlasting  upon  them  that  fear  Him,  and  His  righteous- 
ness unto  children's  children :  to  such  as  keep  His  cove- 
nant, and  to  those  that  remember  His  commandments 
to  do  them. 

The  Lord  hath  prepared  His  throne  in  the  heavens, 
and  His  kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 

Bless  the  Lord,  ye  His  angels,  that  excel  in  strength, 
that  do  His  commandments,  hearkening  unto  the  voice 
of  His  word. 

Bless  ye  the  Lord,  all  His  hosts,  ye  ministers  of  His, 
that  do  His  pleasure. 

Bless  the  Lord,  all  His  works  in  all  places  of  His 
dominion :  *  Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul ! 

SELECTION  31.  From  98  and  100. 

OSING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song,  for  He  hath  done 
marvellous  things :    His  right  hand,  and  His  holy 
arm,  hath  gotten  Him  the  victory. 

The  Lord  hath  made  known  His  salvation:  His 
righteousness  hath  He  openly  showed  in  the  sight  of  the 
nations. 


SELECTIONS     OF    PSALMS.  107 


He  hath  remembered  His  mercy  and  His  truth  toward 
the  house  of  Israel :  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  have  seen 
the  salvation  of  our  God. 

Show  yourselves  joyful  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands: 
sing,  rejoice,  and  give  thanks. 

Let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof;  the  -world, 
and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands :  let  the  hills  be  joyful 
together  before  the  Lord. 

For  He  cometh  to  judge  the  earth:  with  righteousness 
shall  He  judge  the  world,  and  the  people  with  equity. 

0  be  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands.  Serve  the  Lord 
with  gladness :  come  before  His  presence  with  a  song. 

Know  ye  that  the  Lord  he  is  God  :  it  is  He  tha.t  hath 
made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves  ;  we  are  His  people,  and 
the  sheep  of  His  pasture. 

Enter  into  His  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and  into  Ilia 
courts  with  praise:  be  thankful  unto  Him,  and  blesa 
His  name. 

*For  the  Lord  is  good :  His  mercy  is  everlasting,  and 
His  truth  endureth  to  all  generations. 

SELECTION  32.  From  Psalm  139. 

0LORD,  Thou  hast  searched  me,  and  known  me. 
Thou  knowest  my  down-sitting  and  mine  up-rising, 
Thou  understandest  my  thought  afar  off. 

Thou  compass  est  my  path  and  my  lying  down,  and 
art  acquainted  with  all  my  way?. 

Before  the  word  is  on  my  tongue,  lo,  0  Lord,  Thou 
knowest  it  altogether. 

Thou  hast  beset  me  behind  and  before,  and  hast  laid 
Thy  hand  upon  me. 

Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  for  me;  it  is  high,  I 
cannot  attain  unto  it. 

Whither  shall  I  go  from  Thy  Spirit?  or  whither  bhall 
I  flee  from  Thy  presence? 


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If  1  ascend  up  into  heaven,  Thou  art  there:  If  I  make 
my  bed  in  hell,  behold,  Thou  art  there.  If  I  take  the 
wings  of  the  morning,  and  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts 
of  the  sea,  even  there  shall  Thy  hand  lead  me,  and  Thy 
right  hand  shall  hold  me. 

If  I  say,  Surely  the  darkness  shall  cover  me,  even  the 
night  shall  be  light  about  me. 

Yea,  the  darkness  hideth  not  from  Thee,  but  the  night 
shineth  as  the  day:  the  darkness  and  the  light  are  both 
alike  to  Thee. 

I  will  praise  Thee,  for  I  am  fearfully  and  wonderfully 
made.  Marvellous  are  Thy  works,  and  that  my  soul 
knoweth  right  well. 

How  precious  also  are  Thy  thoughts  unto  me,  0  God  ! 
how  great  is  the  sum  of  them ! 

If  I  should  count  them,  they  are  more  in  number 
than  the  sand :  when  I  awake,  I  am  still  with  Thee. 

Search  me,  0  God,  and  know  my  heart;  try  me,  and 
know  my  thoughts ;  and  see  if  there  be  any  wicked  way 
in  me,  *and  lead  me  in  the  way  everlasting. 

SELECTION  33.  From  Psalm  145. 

I  WILL  extol  Thee,  my  God,  0  King,  and  I  will  bless 
Thy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Every  day  will  I  bless  Thee,  and  I  will  praise  Thy 
name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised,  and  His 
greatness  is  unsearchable. 

One  generation  shall  praise  Thy  works  to  another,  and 
shall  declare  Thy  mighty  acts. 

I  will  speak  of  the  glorious  honor  of  Thy  majesty,  and 
of  Thy  wondrous  works. 

And  men  shall  speak  of  the  might  of  Thy  terrible 
acts,  and  declare  Thy  greatness. 

They  shall  abundantly  utter  the  memory  of  Thy  great 
goodness,  and  shall  sing  of  Thy  righteousness. 


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The  Lord  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion:  slow  to 
anger,  and  of  great  mercy. 

The  Lord  is  good  to  all,  and  His  tender  mercies  are 
over  all  His  works. 

All  Thy  works  shall  praise  Thee,  0  Lord,  and  Thy 
saints  shall  bless  Thee. 

They  shall  speak  of  the  glory  of  Thy  kingdom,  and 
talk  of  Thy  power,  to  make  known  to  the  sons  of  men 
His  mighty  acts,  and  the  glorious  majesty  of  His 
kingdom. 

Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom,  and  Thy 
dominion  endureth  throughout  all  generations. 

The  Lord  upholdeth  all  that  fall,  and  raiseth  up  all 
those  that  be  bowed  down. 

The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  Thee,  and  Thou  givest  them 
their  meat  in  due  season. 

Thou  openest  Thy  hand,  and  satisfiest  the  desire  of 
every  living  thing. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  Him, 
to  all  that  call  upon  Him  in  truth. 

My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  Lord;  *and 
let  all  flesh  bless  His  holy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

SELECTION  34.  Psalm  147,  &c. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord,  for  it  is  good  to  sing  praises 
unto  our  God:   fur  it  is  joyful,  and  praise  is  be- 
coming. 

The  Lord  healeth  the  broken-hearted,  and  bindeth  up 
their  griefs. 

He  telleth  the  number  of  the  stars :  He  calleth  them 
all  by  their  names.  Great  is  our  Lord,  and  of  great 
power:  His  understanding  is  infinite. 

The  Lord  lifteth  up  the  meek,  but  casteth  the  uDgodly 
to  the  ground. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord  with  thanksgiving:  sing  praise 
unto  our  God,  who  covercth  the   heaven  with  clouds, 
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who  prepareth  rain  for  the  earth,  who  maketh  grass  to 
grow  upon  the  mountains. 

The  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  them  that  fear  Him,  in 
those  that  hope  in  His  mercy. 

Praise  thy  God,  0  Zion!  for  He  hath  strengthened 
the  bars  of  thy  gates:  He  hath  blessed  thy  children 
within  thee.  He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders,  and 
filleth  thee  with  the  finest  of  the  wheat. 

He  sendeth  forth  His  commandment  upon  earth:  His 
word  runneth  very  swiftly. 

He  giveth  snow  like  wool:  He  scattereth  the  hoar- 
frost like  ashes.  He  casteth  forth  His  ice  like  morsels: 
who  can  stand  before  His  cold? 

He  sendeth  out  His  word,  and  melteth  them :  He 
causeth  His  wind  to  blow,  and  the  waters  flow. 

He  watereth  the  hills  from  His  chambers,  and  sendeth 
the  springs  into  the  valleys  that  run  among  the  hills. 

0  Lord,  how  manifold  are  Thy  works !  in  wisdom  hast 
Thou  made  them  all. 

The  day  is  Thine:  the  night  also  is  Thine.  Thou 
hast  set  all  the  borders  of  the  earth:  Thou  hast  made 
summer  and  winter. 

The  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever:  The 
Lord  shall  rejoice  in  His  works. 

The  Lord  shall  reign  for  ever,  even  thy  God,  0  Zion, 
unto  all  generations.     *  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

SELECTION  35.  Closing  Psalms. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.     Praise  ye  the  Lord  from  the 
heavens:  praise  Him  in  the  heights. 
Praise  ye  Him,  all  His  angels:  praise  ye  Him,  all  His 
hosts. 

Praise  ye  Him,  sun  and  moon:  praise  Him,  all  ye 
stars  of  light- 
Praise  Him,  ye  heavens  of  heavens,  and  ye  waters 
that  be  above  the  heavens. 


SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS.  Ill 


Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord:  for  He  com- 
manded, and  they  were  created. 

He  hath  also  established  them  for  ever  and  eveV.  He 
hath  made  a  decree  which  shall  not  pass. 

Praise  the  name  of  the  Lord,  for  His  name  alone  is 
excellent:  His  glory  is  above  the  earth  and  heaven. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord.  Sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song, 
and  His  praise  in  the  congregation  of  worshippers. 

Let  Israel  rejoice  in  Him  that  made  him:  Let  the 
children  of  Zion  be  joyful  in  their  King. 

For  the  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  His  people:  He  will 
beautify  the  meek  with  salvation. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord.  Praise  God  in  His  sanctuary: 
praise  Him  in  the  firmament  of  His  power. 

Praise  Him  for  His  mighty  acts:  praise  Him  accord- 
ing to  His  excellent  greatness. 

*Let  every  thing  that  hath  breath  praise  the  Lord. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

SELECTION  36.  Sundry  Psalms. 

THE  mighty  God,  even  the  Lord,  hath  spoken,  and 
called  the  earth  from  the  rising  of  the  sun  unto  the 
going  down  thereof. 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun,  unto  the  going  down  of 
the  same,  the  Lord's  name  is  to  be  praised. 

The  Lord  is  high  above  all  nations,  and  his  glory 
above  the  heavens. 

Blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord,  from  this  time 
forth,  and  for  evermore. 

Who  is  like  unto  the  Lord  our  God,  who  dwelleth  on 
high,  yet  humbleth  himself  to  behold  the  things  that  are 
in  heaven,  and  in  the  earth! 

His  work  is  honorable  and  glorious,  and  His  righteous- 
ness endureth  for  ever. 

I  will  praise  Thee,  0  Lord,  among  the  people,  and 
Bing  praises  unto  Thee  among  the  nations:    For  Thy 


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mercy  is  great  above  the  heavens,  and  Thy  truth  reach- 
eth  unto  the  clouds. 

Be  Thou  exalted,  0  God,  above  the  heavens,  and  Thy 
glory  above  all  the  earth. 

Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  His 
benefits, — who  forgiveth.  all  Thine  iniquities,  who  heal- 
eth  all  thy  diseases,  who  redeemeth  thy  life  from  de- 
struction, who  crowneth  thee  with  loving-kindness  and 
tender  mercies. 

Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul,  and  all  that  is  within  me, 
bless  His  holy  name. 

What  shall  we  render  unto  the  Lord  for  all  His  bene- 
fits toward  us? 

*We  will  take  the  cup  of  salvation,  and  call  upon  the 
name  of  the  Lord. 

SELECTION  37.  Sundry  Psalms. 

LORD,  who  shall  abide  in  Thy  tabernacle  ?  who  shall 
dwell  in  Thy  holy  hill? 

He  that  walketh  uprightly,  and  worketh  righteousness, 
and  speaketh  the  truth  in  his  heart. 

I  will  wash  mine  hands  in  innocency:  so  will  I  com- 
pass thine  altar,  0  Lord:  That  I  may  publish  with  the 
voice  of  thanksgiving,  and  tell  of  all  Thy  wondrous 
works. 

Lord,  I  have  loved  the  habitation  of  Thy  house,  and 
the  place  where  Thine  honor  dwelleth. 

AVhen  the  Lord  shall  build  up  Zion,  He  shall  appear 
in  His  glory.  He  will  regard  the  prayer  of  the  desti- 
tute, and  not  despise  their  supplication. 

This  shall  be  written  for  the  generation  to  come,  and 
the  people  which  shall  be  created  shall  praise  the  Lord. 

And  of  Zion  it  shall  be  said,  This  and  that  man  was 
born  in  her,  and  the  Highest  Himself  shall  establish 
her.  The  Lord  shall  count,  when  He  writeth  up  the 
people,  that  this  man  was  born  there. 


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As  well  the  singers  as  the  players  on  instruments 
shall  be  there:  all  my  springs  are  in  Thee. 

For  the  Lord  hath  chosen  Zion:  He  hath  desired  it 
for  His  habitation.  This  is  my  rest  for  ever:  here  will 
I  dwell;  for  I  have  desired  it.  I  will  abundantly  bless 
her  provision:  I  will  satisfy  her  poor  with  bread.  I 
will  also  clothe  her  ministers  with  salvation,  and  her 
saints  shall  shout  aloud  for  joy. 

Pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem:  they  shall  prosper 
that  love  thee. 

Peace  be  within  thy  walls,  and  prosperity  within  thy 
palaces.  For  my  brethren  and  companions'  sakes,  I 
will  now  say,  Peace  be  within  thee.    Amen. 

SELECTION  38. 

(1  R.EAT  and  marvellous  are  Thy  works,  Lord  God 
X   Almighty !     Just  and  true  are  Thy  ways,   Thou 
King  of  Saints ! 

Who  shall  not  fear  Thee,  0  Lord,  and  glorify  Thy 
name !  for  Thou  only  art  holy. 

Thou  art  the  blessed  and  only  Potentate,  the  King 
of  kings  and  Lord  of  lords ;  who  only  hath  immor- 
tality, dwelling  in  the  light  which  no  man  can  approach 
unto ;  whom  no  man  hath  seen,  nor  can  see :  To  whom 
be  power  and  glory  everlasting. 

Blessing,  and  thanksgiving,  and  honor,  be  unto  our 
God,  world  without  end. 

I  will  praise  Thee  with  my  whole  heart :  I  will  wor- 
ship in  Thy  holy  temple,  and  praise  Thy  name  for  Thy 
loving-kindness  and  Thy  truth. 

I  will  praise  Thee,  0  Lord  my  God,  with  all  my 
heart ;  and  I  will  glorify  Thy  name  for  evermore. 

All  nations  whom  Thou  hast  made  shall  come  and 
worship  before  Thee,  and  shall  glorify  Thy  name: 

•  Thou  art  great,  and  doest  wondrous  things  •  Thou 
art  GrOD  alone. 


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Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  who  only  doeth 
wondrous  things ;  and  blessed  be  His  glorious  name  for 
ever. 

The  Lord  bless  us,  and  keep  us : 

The  Lord  make  His  face  shine  upon  us,  and  be  gra- 
cious unto  us : 

The  Lord  lift  up  His  countenance  upon  us,  and  give 
us  peace. 

SELECTION"  39.      Sundry  prophecies. 

THE  sceptre  shall  not  depart  from  Judah,  nor  a  law- 
giver from  between  his  feet,  until  Shiloh  come : 

And  unto  Mm  shall  the  gathering  of  the  people  be. 

There  shall  come  forth  a  rod  out  of  the  stem  of  Jesse, 
and  a  branch  shall  grow  out  of  his  roots : 

And  this  is  the  name  whereby  he  shall  be  called, 
The  Lord  our  Righteousness. 

He  shall  not  cry,  nor  lift  up,  nor  cause  his  voice  to 
be  heard  in  the  streets.  A  bruised  reed  shall  he  not 
break,  and  the  dimly-burning  flax  shall  he  not  quench : 
He  shall  bring  forth  judgment  unto  truth. 

He  shall  not  fail  nor  be  discouraged,  till  he  have  set 
judgment  in  the  earth ;  and  the  isles  shall  wait  for  his 
law. 

He  shall  come  down  like  rain  upon  the  mown  grass, 
as  showers  that  water  the  earth.  In  his  days  shall  the 
righteous  flourish,  and  abundance  of  peace. 

He  shall  have  dominion  from  sea  to  sea,  and  from  the 
rivers  unto  the  ends  of  the  earth. 

The  spirit  of  the  Lord  shall  rest  upon  him,  the  spirit 
of  wisdom  and  understanding,  the  spirit  of  counsel  and 
might,  the  spirit  of  knowledge  and  of  the  fear  of  the 
Lord,  and  shall  make  him  of  quick  understanding  in  the 
fear  of  the  Lord. 

He  shall  not  judge  after  the  sight  of  his  eyes,  neither 
reprove  after  the  hearing  of  his  ears : 


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But  with  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the  poor,  and 
reprove  with  equity  for  the  meek  of  the  earth ;  and  he 
shall  smite  the  earth  with  the  rod  of  his  mouth,  and 
with  the  breath  of  his  lips  shall  he  slay  the  wicked. 

Righteousness  shall  be  the  girdle  of  his  loins,  and 
faithfulness  the  girdle  of  his  reins. 

The  wolf  also  shall  dwell  with  the  lamb,  and  the 
leopard  shall  lie  down  with  the  kid,  and  the  calf  and 
the  young  lion  and  the  fading  together : 

And  a  little  child  shall  lead  them. 

They  shall  not  hurt  nor  destroy  in  all  my  holy  moun- 
tain, saith  the  Lord  ;  for  the  earth  shall  be  full  of  the 
knowledge  of  the  Lord,  as  the  waters  cover  the  sea. 

And  in  that  day  there  shall  be  a  root  of  Jesse,  which 
shall  stand  for  an  ensign  of  the  people:  *To  it  shall 
the  nations  seek ;  and  his  rest  shall  be  glorious. 

SELECTION  40. 

THE  Lord  reigneth :  let  the  people  tremble :  Let  all 
the  inhabitants  of  the  world  stand  in  awe  of  Him. 
He  maketh  darkness  His  secret  place:  His  pavilion 
round  about  Him  is  dark  waters  and  thick  clouds  of 
the  skies. 

He  maketh  the  clouds  His  chariot,  the  winds  His 
messengers,  and  His  ministers  a  flaming  fire. 

In  my  distress  I  called  upon  the  Lord,  and  cried 
unto  my  God:  He  heard  my  voice  out  of  His  holy 
temple,  and  my  cry  came  before  Him. 

He  bowed  the  heavens  also,  and  came  down,  and 
darkness  was  under  His  feet. 

Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul !  0  Lord  my  God,  Thou 
art  exceeding  glorious :  Thou  art  clothed  with  honor 
and  majesty. 

Thou  coverest  Thyself  with  light  as  with  a  garment, 
and  spreadest  out  the  heavens  like  a  curtain. 

To  the  merciful  Thou  showest  Thyself  merciful,  and 


116  MISCELLANEOUS. 


righteous  to  the  upright :  To  the  pure  Thou  wilt  appear 
pure,  and  wrathful  to  the  froward. 

Let  my  sentence  come  forth  from  Thy  presence,  0 
Lord. 

As  for  me,  I  will  behold  Thy  face  in  righteousness : 
I  shall  be  satisfied  when  I  awake  with  Thy  likeness. 

Show  Thy  marvellous  loving-kindness,  0  Lord:  Guard 
me  as  the  apple  of  the  eye :  Hide  me  under  the  shadow 
of  Thy  wings. 

— The  Lord  reigneth:  let  the  earth  rejoice:  Let  the 
multitude  of  isles  be  glad  thereof.  Clouds  and  dark- 
ness are  round  about  Him:  Righteousness  and  judg- 
ment are  the  habitation  of  His  throne:  Mercy  and 
truth  shall  go  before  His  face. 

Blessed  are  the  people  that  know  the  joyful  sound. 
They  shall  walk,  0  Lord,  in  the  light  of  Thy  counte- 
nance. 

In  Thy  name  shall  they  rejoice  all  the  day,  and  in 
Thy  righteousness  shall  they  be  exalted. 

Alleluia !  for  the  Lord  God  Omnipotent  reigneth. 

SELECTION  41.  From  Isaiah  liii. 

WHO  hath  believed  our  report  ?  and  to  whom  is  the 
arm  of  the  Lord  revealed?  For  he  shall  grow 
up  before  him  as  a  tender  plant,  and  as  a  root  out  of  a 
dry  ground. 

He  hath  no  form  nor  comeliness  ;  and  when  we  shall 
see  him,  there  is  no  beauty  that  we  should  desire  him. 

He  is  despised  and  rejected  of  men ;  a  man  of  sor- 
rows, and  acquainted  with  grief;  and  we  hid  as  it  were 
our  faces  from  him :  he  was  despised,  and  we  esteemed 
him  not. 

Surely  he  hath  borne  our  griefs,  and  carried  our  sor- 
rows :  yet  we  did  esteem  him  stricken,  smitten  of  God, 
and  afflicted. 

He  was  wounded   for   our   transgressions,   he  was 


MISCELLANEOUS.  117 


bruised  for  our  iniquities:  The  chastisement  of  our 
peace  was  upon  him,  and  with  his  stripes  we  are 
healed. 

All  we  like  sheep  have  gone  astray :  we  have  turned 
every  one  to  his  own  way ;  and  the  Lord  hath  laid  on 
him  the  iniquity  of  us  all. 

He  was  oppressed,  and  he  was  afflicted :  he  is  brought 
as  a  lamb  to  the  slaughter,  and  as  a  sheep  before  her 
shearers  is  dumb,  so  he  openeth  not  his  mouth. 

By  an  oppressive  judgment  he  was  taken  away ;  and 
who  shall  declare  his  manner  of  life  ?  for  he  was  cut  off 
from  the  land  of  the  living. 

He  was  numbered  with  the  transgressors,  and  poured 
out  his  soul  unto  death.  And  his  grave  was  appointed 
with  the  wicked,  but  with  the  rich  was  his  tomb. 

Though  he  had  done  no  wrong,  neither  was  there  any 
guile  in  his  mouth,  yet  it  pleased  the  Lord  to  crush  him 
with  affliction. 

He  shall  see  of  the  travail  of  his  soul,  and  shall  be 
satisfied ;  *and  the  gracious  purpose  of  Jehovah  shall 
prosper  in  his  hand. 

SELECTION  42.  Sundry  Psalms. 

ALL  the  ends  of  the  world  shall  remember  and  turn 
unto  the  Lord,  and  all  the  kindreds  of  the  nations 
shall  worship  before  Thee : 

For  the  kingdom  is  the  Lord's,  and  He  is  the  Go- 
vernor among  the  nations. 

Send  forth  Thy  light  and  Thy  truth,  0  Lord:  let 
them  lead  us  to  Thy  holy  hill,  and  to  Thy  tabernacle, 
even  unto  God  our  exceeding  joy. 

Thou  wilt  show  us  the  path  of  life :  in  Thy  presence 
is  fulness  of  joy :  at  Thy  right  hand  there  are  pleasures 
for  evermore. 

Thy  mercy,  0  Lord,  is  in  the  heavens,  and  Thy 
faithfulness   is   above  the   clouds.     Thy  righteousness 


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is   like   the   great  mountains:    Thy  judgments   are   a 
great  deep. 

How  excellent  is  Thy  loving-kindness,  0  God  !  There- 
fore the  children  of  men  put  their  trust  under  the  sha- 
dow of  Thy  wings. 

They  shall  be  abundantly  satisfied  with  the  blessing 
of  Thy  house ;  and  Thou  shalt  make  them  drink  of  the 
river  of  Thy  pleasures. 

For  with  Thee  is  the  fountain  of  life :  in  Thy  light 
shall  we  see  light. 

Thy  mercy,  0  Lord,  endureth  for  ever,  and  Thy 
memorial  throughout  all  generations. 

We  will  bless  the  Lord  from  this  time  forth,  and  for 
evermore. 

"Whom  have  we  in  heaven  but  Thee  ? 

*And  there  is  none  upon  earth  that  we  desire  beside 
Thee. 

SELECTION  43.  Mai.  iii.,  Isa.  xl. 

BEHOLD,  I  will  send  my  messenger,  and  he  shall 
prepare  the  way  before  me,  saith  the  Lord  of 
Hosts :  and  the  Lord,  whom  ye  seek,  shall  suddenly 
come  to  his  temple. 

But  who  may  abide  the  day  of  his  coming  ?  and  who 
shall  stand  when  he  appeareth  ? 

He  is  like  a  refiner's  fire :  He  shall  purify  the  sons 
of  Levi,  and  purge  them  as  gold  and  silver,  that  they 
may  offer  unto  the  Lord  an  offering  in  righteousness. 

The  voice  of  him  that  crieth  in  the  wilderness,  Pre- 
pare ye  the  way  of  the  Lord,  make  straight  in  the 
desert  a  highway  for  our  God. 

Every  valley  shall  be  exalted,  and  every  mountain 
and  hill  shall  be  made  low,  and  the  crooked  shall  be 
made  straight,  and  the  rough  places  plain : 

And  the  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  be  revealed,  and  all 
flesh  shall  see  it  together :  For  the  mouth  of  the  Lord 
hath  spoken  it. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  119 


The  Toice  said,  Cry.  And  he  said,  What  shall  I 
cry? 

All  flesh  is  grass,  and  all  the  goodliness  thereof  is  as 
the  flower  of  the  field : 

The  grass  withereth,  the  flower  fadeth,  because  the 
wind  of  the  Lord  bloweth  upon  it :  Surely  the  people 
is  grass. 

The  grass  withereth,  the  flower  fadeth,  hut  the  word 
of  our  God  shall  stand  for  ever. 

And  this  is  the  word  which  by  the  gospel  is  preached 
unto  you. 

How  beautiful  upon  the  mountains  are  the  feet  of 
him  that  bringeth  good  tidings,  that  publisheth  peace ; 
that  bringeth  good  tidings  of  good,  that  publisheth  sal- 
vation ;  that  saith  unto  Zion,  Thy  God  reigneth ! 

Thy  watchmen  shall  lift  up  the  voice  ;  with  the  voice 
together  shall  they  sing :  Fur  they  shall  see  eye  to  eye, 
when  the  Lord  shall  bring  again  Zion. 

The  Lord  hath  made  bare  His  holy  arm  in  the  eyes 
of  all  the  nations :  *And  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  shall 
see  the  salvation  of  our  God. 

SELECTION  44.    Te  Deum  Laudamus. 
TT^HOSO    offereth    praise,    glorifieth    me,    saith   the 
1  V      Lord  ;    and  to  him  who  ordereth  his  conversa- 
tion aright,  will  I  show  the  salvation  of  God. 

We  praise  Thee,  0  God  ;  we  acknowledge  Thee  to  be 
the  Lord. 

All  the  earth  doth  worship  Thee,  the  Father  ever- 
lasting. To  Thee  all  angels  cry  aloud;  the  heavens, 
and  all  the  powers  therein.  To  Thee,  cherubim  and 
seraphim  continually  do  cry, 

*Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth!  Heaven 
and  earth  are  full  of  the  majesty  of  Thy  glory. 

The  glorious  company  of  the  Ap  ise  Thee. 

The  noble  army  of  Martyrs   praise    Thee.     The  holy 


120  MISCELLANEOUS. 


Church  throughout  all  the  world  doth  acknowledge 
Thee,  the  Father  of  an  infinite  majesty: 

Also  Thine  anointed  and  honorable  Son,  and  the 
Holy  Ghost  the  Comforter. 

0  God,  the  King  of  Glory !  help  Thy  servants,  whom 
Thou  hast  redeemed  by  the  hand  of  Thy  mighty  power : 

Make  them  to  be  numbered  with  Thy  saints,  in  glory 
everlasting. 

0  Lord,  save  Thy  people,  and  bless  Thy  heritage: 
Govern  them,  and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 

Day  by  day  we  magnify  Thee ;  and  we  worship  Thy 
name,  ever,  world  without  end. 

Vouchsafe,  0  Lord,  to  keep  us  this  day  without  sin. 
Let  Thy  mercy  be  upon  us :  All  our  trust  is  in  Thee. 

*  0  Lord,  in  Thee  have  I  trusted :  Let  me  never  be 
confounded. 

SELECTION"  45.      From  Isaiah  xxxv. 

THE  wilderness  and  the  solitary  place  shall  be  glad 
for  them,  and  the  desert  shall  rejoice  and  blossom 
as  the  rose. 

It  shall  blossom  abundantly,  and  rejoice,  even  with 
joy  and  singing. 

The  glory  of  Lebanon  shall  be  given  unto  it,  the  ex- 
cellency of  Carmel  and  Sharon : 

These  shall  see  the  glory  of  the  Lord,  and  the  excel- 
lency of  our  God. 

Strengthen  ye  the  feeble  hands,  and  confirm  the  tot- 
tering knees:  Say  ye  to  the  faint-hearted,  Be  strong, 
and  fear  not : 

Behold,  your  God  will  come  with  vengeance,  even 
God  with  a  recompense :  He  will  come  and  deliver  you. 

Then  the  eyes  of  the  blind  shall  be  opened,  and  the 
ears  of  the  deaf  shall  be  unstopped:  Then  shall  the 
lame  man  leap  as  an  hart,  and  the  tongue  of  the  dumb 
Sing: 


MISCELLANEOUS.  121 


For  in  the  wilderness  shall  waters  break  out,  and 
streams  in  the  desert. 

And  the  glowing  sand  shall  become  a  pool,  and  the 
thirsty  soil  bubbling  springs ;  and  in  the  haunt  of  dra- 
gons shall  spring  forth  the  grass,  -with  reeds  and  rushes. 

And  a  highway  shall  be  there ;  and  it  shall  be  called 
the  way  of  holiness. 

The  unclean  shall  not  pass  over  it,  but  the  Lord  Him- 
self shall  be  with  them,  walking  in  the  way,  and  the 
foolish  shall  not  err  therein. 

No  lion  shall  be  there,  nor  any  ravenous  beast ;  but 
the  redeemed  shall  walk  there. 

And  the  ransomed  of  the  Lord  shall  return,  and 
come  to  Zion  with  songs  and  everlasting  joy  upon  their 
heads:  *They  shall  obtain  joy  and  gladness,  and  sor- 
row and  sighing  shall  flee  away. 

SELECTION"  46. 
A  Fsalm  of  Beatitudes.    From  sundry  Scriptures. 

BLESSED  is  the  man  whom  Thou  choosest,  0  Lord, 
and  causest  to  approach  unto  Thee,  that  he  may 
dwell  in  Thy  courts. 

Blessed  is  he  whose  transgression  is  forgiven,  whose 
sin  is  pardoned. 

Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  Lord  imputeth  not 
iniquity,  in  whose  spirit  is  no  guile. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  feareth  the  Lord,  that  de- 
lighteth  greatly  in  his  commandments. 

Blessed  are  they  that  keep  his  testimonies,  and  that 
seek  him  with  the  whole  heart. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  maketh  the  Lord  his  trust, 
and  respectcth  not  the  proud,  nor  the  deceitful. 

Blessed  is  he  that  considereth  the  poor:  The  Lord 
will  deliver  him  in  the  time  of  trouble. 

Blessed  are  they  that  keep  judgment,  and  he  that 
doeth  righteousness  at  all  times. 
11 


122  MISCELLANEOUS. 


Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  chastenest,  0  Lord, 
that  Thou  may  est  teach  him  out  of  Thy  law,  and  give 
him  patience  in  the  day  of  adversity. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  endureth  temptation,  for 
when  he  is  tried  he  shall  receive  the  crown  of  life  which 
the  Lord  hath  promised  to  them  that  love  Him. 

I  heard  a  voice  from  heaven  saying  unto  me,  Write : 
Blessed  are  the  dead  who  die  in  the  Lord  from  hence- 
forth :  *  Yea,  saith  the  Spirit,  that  they  may  rest  from 
their  labors,  and  their  works  do  follow  them. 

SELECTION  47.        Isaiah  and  Micah. 

IT  shall  come  to  pass  in  the  last  days,  that  the  moun- 
tain of  the  Lord's  house  shall  be  established  in  the 
top  of  the  mountains,  and  shall  be  exalted  above  the 
hills: 

And  all  nations  shall  flow  unto  it. 

And  many  people  shall  go  and  say,  Come  ye,  and  let 
us  go  up  to  the  mountain  of  the  Lord,  to  the  house  of 
the  God  of  Jacob ;  and  He  will  teach  us  of  His  ways, 
and  we  will  walk  in  His  paths : 

For  out  of  Zion  shall  go  forth  the  law,  and  the  word 
of  the  Lord  from  Jerusalem. 

And  He  shall  judge  among  the  nations,  and  shall 
rebuke  many  people ;  and  they  shall  beat  their  swords 
into  ploughshares,  and  their  spears  into  priming-hooks : 

Nation  shall  not  lift  up  sword  against  nation,  neither 
shall  they  learn  war  any  more. 

The  work  of  righteousness  shall  be  peace ;  and  the 
effect  of  righteousness,  quietness  and  assurance  for 
ever. 

They  shall  sit  every  man  under  his  vine  and  under 
his  fig-tree ;  and  none  shall  make  them  afraid. 

The  loftiness  of  man  shall  be  bowed  down,  and  the 
haughtiness  of  men  shall  be  made  low : 

And  the  Lord  alone  shall  be  exalted  in  that  day. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  123 


0  house  of  Jacob,  come  ye,  and  let  us  walk  in  the 
light  of  the  Lord. 

For  all  people  will  walk  every  one  in  the  name  of  his 
god :  *Anat  we  will  walk  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  our 
God  fur  ever  and  ever. 

SELECTION  48.  Matt.  v.  and  xi. 

AND  seeing  the  multitudes,  he  went  up  into  a  moun- 
tain :  and  when  he  was  set,  his  disciples  came 
unto  him.  And  he  opened  his  mouth,  and  taught  them, 
saying, 

Blessed  are  the  poor  in  spirit :  for  theirs  is  the  Icing' 
dom  of  heaven. 

Blessed  are  they  that  mourn :  for  they  shall  be  com- 
forted. 

Blessed  are  the  meek:  for  they  shall  inherit  the  earth. 

Blessed  are  they  who  do  hunger  and  thirst  after 
righteousness  :  for  they  shall  be  filled. 

Blessed  are  the  merciful :  for  they  shall  obain  mercy. 

Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart :  for  they  shall  see  God. 

Blessed  are  the  peacemakers :  for  they  shall  be  called 
the  children  of  God. 

Come  unto  me,  all  ye  that  labor,  and  are  heavy  laden, 
and  I  will  give  you  rest,  saith  the  Lord  our  Redeemer. 
Take  my  yoke  upon  you,  and  learn  of  me :  for  I  am 
meek  and  lowly  in  heart ;  and  ye  shall  find  rest  unto 
your  souls.  For  my  yoke  is  easy,  and  my  burden  is 
light. 

SELECTION  49.  From  Isaiah. 

THE  Lord  shall  comfort  Zion  :   lie  will  comfort  all  her 
waste  places  ;  and  lie  will  make  her  wilderness  like 
Eden,  and  her  desert  like  the  garden  of  the  Lord  : 

Joy  and  gladness  shall  be  found  therein,  thanks- 
giving, and  the  voice  of  melody. 

They  shall  not  hunger  nor  thirst ;  neither  shall  the 
heat  nor  sun  smite  them: 


124  MISCELLANEOUS. 


For  He  who  hath  mercy  on  them  shall  lead  them, 
even  by  the  springs  of  water  shall  He  guide  them. 

Violence  shall  no  more  be  heard  in  thy  land,  wast- 
ing nor  destruction  within  thy  borders  : 

But  thou  shalt  call  thy  walls  Salvation,  and  thy  gates 
Praise. 

The  sun  shall  be  no  more  thy  light  by  day,  neither 
for  brightness  shall  the  moon  give  light  unto  thee : 

But  the  Lord  shall  be  unto  thee  an  everlasting  light, 
and  thy  God  thy  glory. 

Thy  sun  shall  no  more  go  down,  neither  shall  the 
moon  withdraw  itself: 

For  the  Lord  shall  be  thine  everlasting  light,  and  the 
days  of  thy  mourning  shall  be  ended. 

And  in  this  mountain  shall  the  Lord  of  Hosts  make 
unto  all  people  a  feast  of  fat  things,  a  feast  of  wines  on 
the  lees,  of  fat  things  full  of  marrow,  of  wines  on  the 
lees  well  refined. 

And  He  will  destroy  in  this  mountain  the  face  of  the 
covering  cast  over  all  people,  and  the  vail  that  is  spread 
over  all  nations. 

He  will  swallow  up  death  in  victory,  and  the  Lord 
God  will  wipe  away  tears  from  off  all  faces,; 

*And  the  rebuke  of  His  people  shall  He  take  away 
from  off  all  the  earth :  For  the  Lord  hath  spoken  it. 

SELECTION  50. 
A  Psalm  of  the  Bereaved.    Compiled. 

TURN  Thee  unto  me,  0  Lord,  and  have  mercy  upon 
me,  for  I  am  desolate  and  afflicted.  Lover  and 
friend  hast  Thou  put  far  from  me,  and  mine  acquaint- 
ance into  darkness. 

Thou  boldest  mine  eyes  waking:  I  am  so  troubled 
that  I  cannot  speak.  I  have  considered  the  days  of  old, 
and  the  years  that  are  past.  I  call  to  remembrance  my 
son";,  and  in  the  ni^ht  I  commune  with  mine  own  heart. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  125 


"Will  the  Lord  cast  off  for  ever  ?  and  will  He  be  favor- 
able no  more  ?  Is  His  mercy  clean  gone  for  ever  ?  doth 
His  promise  fail  fur  evermore?  Hath  God  forgotten  to 
be  gracious  ?  Hath  He  in  anger  shut  up  His  tender 
mercies  ? 

And  I  said,  This  is  mine  infirmity :  I  will  remember 
the  years  of  the  right  hand  of  the  Most  High.  I  will  re- 
member the  works  of  the  Lord  :  surely  I  will  remember 
Thy  wonders  of  old.  I  will  meditate  also  of  Thy  works, 
and  talk  of  Thy  doings. 

Thy  way  is  in  the  sea,  and  Thy  path  in  the  dark 
waters,  and  Thy  footsteps  are  not  known  ;  yet  Thou  art 
good,  and  doest  good.  Thy  name,  0  Lord,  endureth 
for  ever,  and  Thy  memorial  throughout  all  generations. 

They  that  sow  in  tears  shall  reap  in  joy.  He  that 
goeth  forth  and  weepeth,  bearing  precious  seed,  shall 
doubtless  come  again  with  rejoicing,  bringing  his  sheaves 
with  him.  —  Return  unto  Thy  rest,  0  my  soul. 

SELECTION  51. 
Shadow  and  Sunshine.    From  the  Psalms. 

MY  heart  is  sore  pained  within  me,  and  the  terrors 
of  death  are  fallen  upon  me.  Fearfulness  and 
trembling  are  come  upon  me,  and  horror  hath  over- 
whelmed me. 

0  that  I  had  wings  like  a  dove  !  for  then  would  I  fly 
away,  and  be  at  rest.  Lo,  then  would  I  wander  far  off, 
and  remain  in  the  wilderness.  I  would  hasten  my 
escape  from  the  stormy  wind  and  tempest. 

It  was  not  an  enemy  that  reproached  me ;  then  I 
could  have  borne  it :  Neither  was  it  he  who  hated  me 
that  magnified  himself  against  me ;  then  I  would  have 
hid  myself  from  him. 

But  it  was  thou,  mine  associate  and  acquaintance. 
We  took  sweet  counsel  together,  and  walked  unto  tho 
house  of  God  in  company.  Yea,  mine  own  familiar 
11* 


126  MISCELLANEOUS. 


friend,  in  whom  I  trusted,  hath  lifted  up  his  heel 
against  me. 

He  hath  put  forth  his  hands  against  such  as  be  at 
peace  with  him:  He  hath  broken  his  covenant.  The 
words  of  his  mouth  were  smoother  than  butter,  but  war 
was  in  his  heart:  His  words  were  softer  than  oil,  yet 
were  they  drawn  swords. 

I  looked  on  my  right  hand,  and  beheld,  but  there  was 
no  man  that  would  know  me:  Refuge  failed  me:  no 
man  cared  for  my  soul. 

I  have  seen  an  end  of  all  perfection. 


0  my  soul,  thou  hast  said  unto  the  Lord,  Thou  art  my 
Lord  :  my  goodness  extendeth  not  to  Thee,  but  to  the 
saints  who  are  in  the  earth,  and  to  the  excellent,  in 
whom  is  all  my  delight. 

1  was  greatly  afflicted :  I  said  in  my  haste,  All  men 
are  liars. 

I  said  in  my  haste,  I  am  cut  off  from  before  Thine 
eyes :  Nevertheless  Thou  heardest  the  voice  of  my  sup- 
plication when  I  cried  unto  Thee.  Thou  hast  delivered 
my  soul  from  death,  mine  eyes  from  tears,  and  my  feet 
from  falling. 

For  this  shall  every  one  that  is  godly  pray  unto  Thee 
in  a  time  when  Thou  mayest  be  found :  Surely  in  the 
floods  of  great  waters  they  shall  not  come  nigh  unto  him. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom  Thou  chastenest,  0  Lord, 
and  teachest  him  out  of  Thy  law,  that  Thou  mayest 
give  him  rest  in  the  day  of  adversity. 

The  Lord  is  the  portion  of  mine  inheritance,  and 
of  my  cup.  Thou  maintainest  my  lot.  The  lines  are 
fallen  unto  me  in  pleasant  places :  yea,  I  have  a  goodly 
heritage. 

Praise  the  Lord,  0  my  soul.  While  I  live  will  I 
praise  the  Lord  :  I  will  sing  praises  unto  my  God  while 
I  have  any  being. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  127 


SELECTION  52. 
Meditations  of  Old  Age.    Chiefly  from  Psalms. 

LEAD  me  in  Thy  truth,  0  Lord,  and  teach  me,  for 
Thou  art  the  God  of  my  salvation :  on  Thee  do  I 
wait  all  the  day. 

Remember  not  the  sins  of  my  youth,  nor  my  trans- 
gressions :  according  to  Thy  mercy,  remember  Thou  me 
for  Thy  goodness'  sake,  0  Lord. 

Remember,  0  Lord,  Thy  tender  mercies  and  Thy 
loving-kindnesses ;  for  they  have  been  ever  of  old. 

Cast  me  not  off  in  the  time  of  old  age ;  forsake  me  not 
when  my  strength  faileth. 

0  let  my  mouth  be  filled  with  Thy  praise,  that  I  may 
sing  of  Thy  glory  and  honor  all  the  day  long. 

All  the  days  of  my  appointed  time  will  I  wait,  till  my 
change  come.  Thou  shalt  call,  and  I  will  answer  Thee : 
Thou  wilt  have  a  desire  to  the  work  of  Thy  hands. 


0  God,  Thou  hast  taught  me  from  my  youth ;  and 
hitherto  have  I  declared  Thy  wondrous  works.  Now 
also  when  I  am  old  and  gray-headed,  0  God,  forsake 
me  not. 

My  days  are  determined :  the  number  of  my  months 
is  with  Thee.  I  am  a  stranger  and  a  sojourner  before 
Thee,  as  were  all  my  fathers :  my  days  upon  the  earth 
are  as  a  shadow. 

Thy  statutes  have  been  my  songs  in  the  house  of  my 
pilgrimage ;  and  I  will  yet  praise  Thee,  more  and  more. 

My  mouth  shall  show  forth  Thy  righteousness  and 
Thy  salvation  all  the  day  ;  for  I  know  no  end  thereof. 

Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow 
of  death,  I  will  fear  no  evil,  for  Thou  art  with  me:  Thy 
rod  and  Thy  staff,  they  comfort  me. 

Lord,  now  lettest  Thou  Thy  servant  depart  in  peace, 
according  to  Thy  word,  for  mine  eyes  have  seen  Thy 
salvation. 


128  SCHOOLS    AND     FAMILIES. 


SELECTION  53. 
A  Psalm  of  Youth.     From  sundry  Psalms. 

UNTO  Thee  do  I  lift  up  mine  eyes,  0  Thou  who 
chvellest  in  the  heavens  !  The  desire  of  my  soul  is 
to  the  remembrance  of  Thy  name,  and  with  my  spirit 
will  I  seek  Thee  early. 

Thou  art  my  Refuge  and  my  Portion  in  the  land  of 
the  living:  Cause  me  to  hear  thy  loving-kindness  in  the 
morning  of  life,  for  in  Thee  do  I  trust. 

Thou  art  my  Light  and  my  Salvation:  Open  mine 
eyes,  that  I  may  see  wondrous  things  out  of  Thy  law. 
Make  me  to  know  the  way  in  which  I  should  walk,  for 
unto  Thee  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

Thou  art  the  Guide  of  my  youth :  Thy  word  have  I 
hidden  in  my  heart,  that  I  might  not  sin  against  Thee. 
It  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet,  and  a  light  to  my  path. 

Thou  art  my  Helper  and  my  Hope:  0  satisfy  me 
early  with  Thy  mercy,  that  I  may  rejoice  and  be  glad 
all  my  days. 

I  will  praise  Thee,  0  Lord  my  God,  and  I  will  glorify 
Thy  name  for  evermore. 


Suniajj-^rijoflls  antr  families. 

And  these  words  which  I  command  thee  this  day,  shall  be  in  thy 
heart:  And  thou  shalt  teach  them  diligently  unto  thy  children,  and 
shalt  talk  of  them  when  thou  sittest  in  thy  house,  and  when  thou 
■walkest  by  the  way,  and  when  thou  liest  down,  and  when  thou  risest 

up.— Deut.  vi.  6,  7.  

The  Lord's  Prayer. 

OUR  FATHER  who  art  in  Heaven :  Hallowed  be  Thy 
name :  Thy  kingdom  come :  Thy  will  be  done,  in 
earth  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation,  but  deliver  us  from  evil.  For  Thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. 


CIIOOLS     AND     FAMILIES.  129 


SERVICE  1. 

Selection  2  0  Lord  our  Lord,  how  excellent... Page  83 

"       23  How  amiable  are  Thy  tabernacles! 99 

"       47  It  shall  come  to  pass  in  the  last  days....  122 

SCRIPTURE   LESSONS. 
Two  of  these  Lessons  may  be  read  in  connection,  if  desirable. 

1  Commandment  to  Israel Deut.  vi.  4-9;  xxx.  11-14 

2  God  is  Love — His  love  to  man Uohn  iv.  7-21 

3  Tribute  to  whom  tribute Matthew  xxii.  15-22 

4  Pre-eminence  of  Christ Colossians  i.  9-20 

5  To  whom  will  ye  liken  God? Isaiah  xl.  25-31 

C  Spiritual  blessings  implored Ephesians  iii.  13-21 

7  Unity  of  faith  in  Christ Ephesians  iv.  1-13 

8  Unity  of  faith  in  prayer 1  Timothy  ii.  1-8 

9  Lord,  show  us  the  Father John  xiv.  1-14 

10  The  Comforter,  the  Spirit  of  Truth... John  xiv.  15-31 

ORDER   OF   THE    SERVICE. 

1  A  Ilymn.    2  Announce  the  chosen  Selection.    3  Scripture  Lesson. 

[LET    US    PRAY.] 

OUR  FATHER  who  art  in  Heaven:  Hallowed  be  Thy 
name.     Enable  us  truly  to  reverence  Thee  as  the 
High  and  Holy  One,  to  whom  all  angels  cry  aloud,  the 
heavens,  and  all  the  powers  therein.     Thou  art  exalted 
above  all  blessing  and  praise,  yet  would  we  come  before 
Thee  in  childlike  confidence,  and  worship  Our  Father 
in  spirit  and  in  truth.     Lift  upon  us  the  light  of  Thy 
countenance,  that  we  may  worthily  laud  and  magnify 
Thy  holy  name.     Breathe  into  our  souls  the  spirit  of 
adoption,  and  do  Thou  continually  inspire  the  prayer, 
Abba,  Father,  help  7is  to  glorify  Thee. 
r  The  BiLccnoH. 
^  After  which,  all  will  unite  in  the  Lord's  Prayer. 


130  SCHOOLS    AND     FAMILIES. 


SERVICE  2. 

Selection  5  The  earth  is  the  Lord's Page  85 

"        39  The  sceptre  shall  not  depart 114 

33  I  will  extol  Thee,  my  God 108 

SCRIPTURE   LESSONS. 
Two  of  these  Lessons  may  be  read  in  connection,  if  desirable. 

1  Christ  and  children... Matt,  xviii.  1-6;  Mark x.  13-16 

2  Parents  and  children Eph.  vi.  1-4;  Heb.  xii.  9-11 

3  Abraham's  lesson  of  peace Genesis  xiii.  1-11 

4  Not  call  fire  from  heaven Luke  ix.  51-56 

5  Duty  and  true  glory Micah  vi.  6-8;  Jer.  ix.  23,  24 

6  Lost  sheep  and  lost  coin Luke  xv.  1-10 

7  Christ  the  true  Vine John  xv.  1-11 

8  Servants  and  Friends John  xv.  12-21 

9  The  lesson  of  Charity 1  Corinthians  xiii 

10  Murmurers  in  the  vineyard Matthew  xx.  1-16 

ORDER    OF    THE    SERVICE. 

1  A  Hymn.    2  Announce  the  chosen  Selection.    3  Scripture  Lesson. 

[let   US  PRAY.] 

OUR  FATHER  who  art  in  Heaven:  Tluj  kingdom 
come.  Thou  rulest  on  high,  and  they  are  most 
blessed  who  are  nearest  the  throne.  May  Thy  kingdom 
come  to  us,  and  to  all  hearts,  not  in  word  only,  but  in  the 
power  and  dominion  of  Thy  fatherly  love.  May  it  come 
in  the  reign  of  righteousness,  and  peace  and  joy  in  the 
Holy  Spirit.  May  it  come  in  judgment  and  in  mercy, 
in  truth  and  in  holiness,  that  the  earth  may  rejoice  in 
the  fulfilment  of  the  prophecy, 

The  kingdoms  of  the  world  shall  become  the  kingdom 
of  the  Lord,  and  he  shall  reign  for  ever  and  ever. 
\  The  Selection. 
f  After  which,  all  will  unite  in  the  Lord's  Prayer. 


SCHOOLS     AND     FAMILIES.  131 


SERVICE  3. 


Selection  4  The  heavens  declare  the  glory.... Page  84 
"  45  The  wilderness  and  the  solitary  place..  120 
"       27  0  come,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord 103 


SCRIPTURE    LESSONS. 
Two  of  these  Lessons  may  be  read  in  connection,  if  desirable. 

1  Hearers  and  doers  of  the  word.... Matthew  vii.  21-29 

2  The  good  Samaritan Luke  x.  25-37 

3  Love  of  God  and  man Matthew  xxii.  34-40 

4  The  perfect  law  of  liberty James  i.  22-27 

5  Practical  religion Job  xxix.  11-17 

6  Christ,  Lord  of  the  Sabbath Matthew  xii.  1-13 

7  Solomon's  wise  choice 2  Chronicles  i.  7-12 

8  Parable  of  the  sower Matthew  xiii.  1-12 

9  Parable  of  the  talents Matthew  xxv.  14-30 

10  Love  of  brethren 1  John  iii.  13-24 


ORDER    OF    TIIE    SERVICE. 

1  A  Hymn.    2  Announce  the  chosen  Selection.    3  Scripture  Lesson. 

[let   US   PRAY.] 

OUR  FATHER  who  art  in  Heaven :  Thy  will  be  done. 
Thy  will  of  commandment  is  the  spirit  of  Thy  will 
of  purpose,  in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven;  and  all  blessing 
that  comes  to  the  soul,  must  flow  through  harmony  with 
Thee.  Inspire  our  thoughts,  and  write  Thy  law  upon 
our  hearts,  that  we  may  have  no  will  but  Thine ;  and 
may  Thy  will,  working  within  us  to  will  and  to  do,  be 
evermore  fulfilled  in  heavenward  aspirations,  and  in 
charity  widening  into  all  the  world : 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high,  and  on  earth  peace,  good-will 
ioxcard  men.  % 

^  The  Selection. 
%  After  which,  all  will  unite  in  the  Lord's  Prajer. 


132  SCHOOLS    AND    FAMILIES. 


SERVICE  4. 

Selection  3  The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd Page    83 

"       28  0  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new 103 

"       36  The  mighty  God,  even  the  Lord Ill 

SCRIPTURE   LESSONS. 
Two  of  these  Lessons  may  be  read  in  connection,  if  desirable. 

1  Prayer  and  trust Prov.  xxx.  7-9;  Hab.  iii.  17,  18 

2  Take  no  anxious  thought Matthew  vi.  21-34 

3  Ho!  everyone  that  thirsteth Isaiah  lv.  1-7 

4  The  Lord's -word  successful Isaiah  lv.  8-13 

5  Christ  the  good  Shepherd John  x.  7-16 

6  Precepts  of  the  gospel Romans  xii.  9-21 

7  Value  of  wisdom Proverbs  iii.  13-24 

8  Christ's  early  preaching Luke  iv.  16-24 

9  Christ  the  bread  of  life John  vi.  22-45 

10  "Where  shall  wisdom  be  found Job  xxviii.  12-28 

ORDER    OF    THE    SERVICE. 

1  A  Hymn.    2  Announce  the  chosen  Selection.    3  Scripture  Lesson. 

[LET    US    TRAY.] 

OUR  FATHER  who  art  in  Heaven:  Give  us  iliis  day 
our  daily  bread.  All  eyes  wait  upon  Thee.  Day 
unto  day  uttereth  speech  of  Thy  care,  and  night  unto 
night  showeth  knowledge  of  Thy  love.  All  we  have  of 
blessing  is  the  gift  of  Thy  goodness ;  and  as  we  live  on 
Thy  bounty,  so  should  we  live  to  Thy  glory. 

Save  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  from  the  misery  of  anxious 
thoughts,  and  may  we  constantly  feel  that  all  things 
needful  will  be  added,  if  we  seckfrst  the  righteousness 
of  the  kingdom  of  God. 

Father  of  Mercies,  evermore  give  its  the  bread  thai 
nourisheth  unto  everlasting  life. 

%  The  Selection. 
*[  After  which,  all  will  uuite  in  the  Lord's  Trayer. 


SCHOOLS    AND     FAMILIES.  133 


SERVICE  5. 

Selection  15  Have  mercy  upon  me,  0  God.... Page    93 

"  9  Many  there  be  which  say  of. 88 

"  G  Give  unto  the  Lord,  0  ye  sons 85 

SCRIPTURE    LESSONS. 
Two  of  these  Lessons  may  be  read  in  connection,  if  desirable. 

1  Publican  and  Pharisee Luke  xviii.  9-14 

2  The  vail  taken  away 2  Corinthians  iii.  10-18 

3  David's  mercy  on  Saul 1  Samuel  xxiv.  9-19 

4  Love  of  enemies Matthew  v.  43-48 

5  Xaaman  the  Syrian 2  Kings  v.  8-14 

6  Christ's  mission  and  power Matthew  ix.  1-13 

7  One  thankful  out  of  ten Luke  xvii.  11-19 

8  The  grateful  follower Luke  xviii.  35-43 

9  The  prodigal  son Luke  xv.  11-32 

10  Xew  and  better  covenant Hebrews  viii 


ORDER    OF    THE    SERVICE. 

1  A  Hymn.    2  Announce  the  chosen  Selection.    3  Scripture  Lesson. 

[let  US  PRAY.] 

OUR  FATHER  who  art  in  Heaven:  Forgive  us  our 
trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against 
us.  We  have  erred  and  strayed  from  Thy  ways,  and 
offended  against  Thy  holy  laws ;  yet  Thou,  0  Lord,  art 
plenteous  in  mercy.  Make  us  sensible,  we  beseech 
Thee,  that  Thy  forgiveness  must  come  to  us  through  a 
forgiving  disposition  in  ourselves.  Take  away  from  us 
all  uneliaritableness,  that  our  souls  may  be  fitted  for  the 
joy  of  pardon  ;  and  graciously  enable  us,  henceforward, 
to  walk  before  Thoe  in  newness  of  life. 

God  he  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us,  and  lead  us  in 
the  wag  everlasting. 

r  The  Selkctiox. 
\  After  which,  all  will  unite  in  the  Lord's  Trayer. 


134  SCHOOLS    AND     FAMILIES. 


SERVICE  6. 


Selection  1  Blessed  is  the  man Page    82 

7  The  Lord  is  my  Light 86 

"       16  I  will  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times 93 


SCRIPTURE   LESSONS. 
Two  of  these  Lessons  may  be  read  in  connection,  if  desirable. 

1  The  crime  of  Absalom 2  Samuel  xv.  1-14 

2  0  Absalom,  my  son ! 2  Sam.  xviii.  24-33 ;  xix.  1-4 

3  Test  of  true  greatness Matthew  xx.  20-28 

4  Saved  so  as  by  fire 1  Corinthians  iii.  7-15 

5  Hagar  in  the  wilderness Genesis  xxi.  14-20 

6  Let  your  light  shine  before  men. ...Matthew  v.  13-20 

7  Selfishness  and  liberality Isaiah  xxxii.  1-8 

8  Honesty  of  purpose Luke  xix.  1-10 

9  Know  them  by  their  fruits Matthew  vii.  1-20 

10  Faith  of  the  Centurion Matthew  viii.  1-13 


ORDER    OF    THE    SERVICE. 

1  A  Hymn.    2  Announce  the  chosen  Selection.    3  Scripture  Lesson. 

[LET    US   PRAY.] 

OUR  FATHER  who  art  in  Heaven :  Lead  us  not  into 
temptation, — or  if  we  be  led  or  fall  into  divers  trials, 
be  Thou  our  Helper,  O  Lord.  Leave  us  not  in  peril, 
hut  deliver  us  from  evil.  Let  not  the  world  overcome  us, 
but  do  Thou  mercifully  enable  us  to  overcome  the  world. 
Grant  us  Thy  heavenly  keeping,  we  beseech  Thee,  that 
we  may  enjoy  the  blessedness  of  the  man  who  endureth 
temptation,  and  receive  the  crown  of  life  which  Thou 
hast  promised  unto  all  who  love  Thee. 

Thou,  Lord,  art  our  Father  and  our  Refuge :   Blessed 
is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  Thee. 

fl  The  Selection. 
f  After  which,  all  will  unite  in  the  Lord's  Prayer. 


SCHOOLS    AND     FAMILIES.  135 


SERVICE  7. 

Selection"  30  My  days  are  like  a  shadow Page  105 

"         32  0  Lord,  Thou  hast  searched  me 107 

"         34  Praise  ye  the  Lord 109 


SCRIPTURE   LESSONS. 
Two  of  these  Lessons  may  be  read  in  connection,  if  desirable. 

1  "Whole  creation  delivered Romans  viii.  14-23 

2  We  are  saved  by  hope Romans  viii.  24-30 

3  The  mystery  made  known Ephesians  i.  1-14 

4  Exaltation  of  Christ Ephesians  i.  15-23 

5  Add  to  your  faith  virtue 2  Peter  i.  1-11 

6  Day-star  in  the  heart 2  Peter  i.  12-21 

7  The  atonement  received Romans  v.  1-11 

8  Triumph  of  grace Romans  v.  12-21 

9  Victory  of  the  resurrection... 1  Corinthians  xv.  47-5S 
10  God  shall  be  all  in  all 1  Corinthians  xv.  19-28 


ORDER    OF    THE    SERVICE. 

1  A  Hymn.    2  Announce  the  chosen  Selection.    3  Scripture  Lesson. 
[LET    US    PRAY.] 

OUR  FATHER  who  art  in  Heaven :  Thine  is  the  king- 
dom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever. 
Thou  art  the  Father  of  All,  the  Judge  of  all,  the  Saviour 
of  all.  With  Thee  is  the  fountain  of  life :  from  Thee  all 
blessings  flow :  in  Thee  we  live,  and  move,  and  have  our 
being.  Thy  kingdom  is  over  all :  Thy  power  governs 
all:  Thy  glory  is  above  all.  Of  Thee,  and  through 
Thee,  and  to  Thee,  are  all  things.  Be  Thine  the  domi- 
nion, and  the  might,  and  the  praise, 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be, 
world  without  end.    Amen. 

fl  The  SELECTioy. 
f  After  which,  all  will  unite  in  the  Lord's  Prayer. 


136  TEACHERS. 


MEETINGS  OP  TEACHERS. 

FIRST. 

1  Announce  the  chosen  Selection.    2  Scripture  Lesson.     3  Let  us  pray. 

WE  give  Thee  hearty  thanks,  0  Lord,  that  Thou 
hast  called  us  to  take  even  an  humble  part  in 
the  ministry  of  truth  and  love ;  that,  like  the  blessed 
Saviour,  we  may  gather  little  children  about  us,  to  talk 
to  them  of  Our  Father,  and  draw  their  affections  toward 
heaven,  and  toward  Thee. 

Who,  0  Lord,  is  sufficient  for  these  things?  Yet 
how  large  is  the  assurance,  that  the  least  we  can  do  for 
the  least  of  Thine  offspring,  will  be  remembered  and 
accepted  as  though  done  to  the  Redeemer  of  the  world. 

May  we  see,  and  feel,  that  while  we  are  teaching  the 
truth  as  it  is  in  Jesus,  we  are  learners  in  the  School  of 
Christ,  sitting  at  his  feet,  and  looking  unto  him  as  the 
author  and  finisher  of  our  faith. 

May  the  joy  that  was  set  before  him,  be  ever  in  our 
thoughts ;  and  when  old  age  shall  come  to  the  little  ones 
committed  to  our  trust,  may  they  thankfully  rejoice  that 
from  childhood  they  have  known  the  Holy  Scriptures, 
which  made  them  wise  unto  salvation,  through  faith  in 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

f  The  Selection.    After  which,  Ascription. 

NOW  unto  the  King  eternal,  immortal,  invisible,  the 
only  wise  God,  be  honor  and  glory,  for  ever.  Amen. 

SECOND. 
1  Announce  the  chosen  Selection.    2  Scripture  Lesson.    3  Let  us  pray. 

UNTO  Thee,  0  Lord,  every  heart  is  open,  and  all 
desires  are  known.  May  it  be  seen  of  Thee,  con- 
tinually, that  we  have  given  our  best  affections  to  the 
work  upon  which  we  invoke  Thy  blessing,  and  that  we 
humbly  strive  to  perform  our  duties,  trusting  that  the 
little  we  can  do  will  be  acceptable  in  Thy  sight. 

May  we  ever  enter  the  Sunday-School  in  the  meek- 
ness and  gentleness  of  Christ.  With  the  same  mind 
that  was  in  him,  may  we  heartily  welcome  little  chil- 
dren, and  lead  them  in  his  steps  to  a  Father's  mercy- 
seat,  and  commend  them  there  to  a  Father's  love. 

Deliver  us  from  the  woe  of  causing;  one  of  them  to 


MEETINGS    OF    TEACHERS.  137 


offend  by  the  force  of  evil  example  ;  and  grant  us  Thy 
helpful  keeping,  that  we  may  ever  walk  iu  the  way  in 
which  we  would  train  the  child. 

Suffer  us  not  to  be  weary  in  well-doing,  but  enable 
us  to  feel  that  in  due  season  we  shall  reap,  if  we  faint 
not.  And  while  our  pupils  increase  in  wisdom,  may 
we  ourselves  grow  in  grace,  and  in  the  knowledge  of 
our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

%  The  Selection.    After  which,  Benediction. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of 
God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Spirit,  be 
with  you  all,  evermore.     Amen. 

THIRD. 
1  Announce  the  chosen  Selection.    2  Scripture  Lesson.    3  Let  us  pray. 

THOU  art,  0  Lord,  the  source  of  light  and  peace  to 
every  one  who  truly  seeks  Thee ;  and  now  that  we 
approach  Thee  in  the  name  of  the  Redeemer,  may  we 
know  ourselves  to  be  in  the  Way,  and  the  Truth,  and 
the  Life. 

Bless  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  as  ministering  spirits  in 
the  Sunday-School ;  and  that  we  may  rightly  do  Thy 
will,  and  make  full  proof  of  our  calling,  may  we  learn 
of  him  who  was  meek  and  lowly  in  heart. 

Enable  us  ever  to  hallow  the  Lord's  Day,  in  its  labors 
no  less  than  in  its  rest ;  and  may  we  come  always  to 
the  scene  of  duty,  free  from  the  thoughts  and  cares  of  a 
vanishing  world. 

Let  there  be  within  us  the  single  purpose,  the  sincere 
desire,  the  earnest  endeavor,  which  brings  the  assurance 
of  Thy  helpful  presence ;  and  may  the  light  we  shed 
upon  the  path  of  others,  arise  in  the  day-spring  that 
snines  upon  our  own. 

Evermore  let  Thy  blessing  rest  upon  us,  that  we  may 
truly  hallow  Thy  name,  through  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

r  The  Selection.    After  which,  Ascription. 

"VTOW  unto  Him  who  is  able  to  do  exceeding  abun- 
IN  dantly  above  all  that  \v<>  ask  or  think,  according 
to  the  power  that  worketh  in  us — unto  Him  be  glory  in 
the  church  by  Christ  Jesus,  throughout  all  ages,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

12* 


Jtssotuiiimts  nft  Cjanbcntaw. 

Designed  for  the  Council  and  Friends  at  Associations  or  Conventions. 
Also  suitable  for  Church  or  Society  meetings,  and  other  occasions. — 
Before  reading  the  introductory  Sentence  of  Scripture,  the  number 
of  the  Selection  should  be  announced,  if  another  be  substituted. 

FIRST   FORMULA. 

Ephesians  iv.  1-3. 

DEARLY  BELOVED  BRETHREN :  I  beseech  you  that 
ye  walk  worthy  of  the  vocation  wherewith  ye  are 
called,  with  all  lowliness  and  meekness,  with  long-suffer- 
ing, forbearing  one  another  in  love,  endeavoring  to  keep 
the  unity  of  the  spirit  in  the  bond  of  peace. 
[let  us  pray.] 

FATHER  ALMIGHTY,  who  by  Thine  only-begotten 
Son  hast  called  us  out  of  darkness  into  marvellous 
light :  We  praise  and  bless  Thee  for  the  revelation  of 
Thy  truth,  and  for  the  grace  which  hath  brought  us  to 
the  general  assembly  and  church  of  the  first-born,  whose 
names  are  enrolled  in  heaven. 

Increase  and  multiply  Thy  mercy  upon  us,  that  every 
heart  may  become  a  Bethel,  consecrated  to  the  memory 
of  Thy  holy  name ;  and  grant,  blessed  Lord,  that  the 
unity  of  the  spirit  may  be  kept  in  the  bond  of  peace 
among  ourselves,  and  overflow  into  all  the  world,  in  a 
life  of  good-will. 

Ever-living  God,  with  whom  the  righteous  are  in 
everlasting  remembrance :  We  give  Thee  hearty  thanks 
fr*  the  good  examples  of  all  those  Thy  servants,  who, 
having  pursued  their  course  with  diligence  and  finished 
it  with  joy,  have  laid  down  the  burden  of  the  flesh,  and 
entered  into  Thy  heavenly  rest. 

May  their  mantle  continue  in  the  midst  of  us,  0  Lord  ; 
and  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  our  own  labors  may 
be  kept  in  grateful  recollection,  when  the  places  wdiich 
now  know  us  shall  know  us  no  more. 
138 


ASSOCIATIONS.  139 


Lord  of  all  power  and  might,  who  art  the  Author  and 
Giver  of  all  good  things :  Graft  in  our  hearts  the  love 
of  Thy  name ;  increase  in  us  true  religion ;  nourish  us 
with  all  goodness ;  and  of  Thy  great  mercy,  keep  us  in 
the  same,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

tf  Selectiox  23 :  "  How  amiable  are  Thy  tabernacles." 

TIIE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of 
God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Spirit,  be  with 
us  all,  evermore.     Amen. 

SECOND   FORMULA. 

Psalm  exxxiii. 

BELOVED  IX  THE  LORD :  Behold  how  good  and  how 
pleasant  it  is  for  brethren  to  dwell  together  in  unity  ! 
It  is  like  the  dew  of  Hermon,  and  as  the  dew  that  descended 
upon  the  mountains  of  Zion ;    for  there  the  Lord   com- 
manded the  blessing,  even  life  for  evermore. 
[let  us  prat.] 

FATHER  OF  ALL,  who  aforetime  didst  send  Thy 
beloved  Son  to  establish  the  dominion  of  truth  and 
grace  :  We  praise  Thee  for  that  unity  of  endeavor  which 
Thou  hast  ordained  for  the  conversion  of  the  world  ;  but 
especially  do  we  bless  Thee  for  the  spiritual  commu- 
nion which  bands  Thy  people  in  charity  and  brotherly 
love. 

Let  Thy  fatherly  hand  be  upon  us,  0  Lord,  that  we 
may  ever  be  kept  from  the  strife  of  tongues  ;  and  do 
Thou  so  replenish  us  with  heavenly  gifts,  that  the  word 
of  truth  may  have  free  course,  and  be  glorified. 

Revive  an''  prosper  Zion,  0  our  God,  that  her  wil- 
derness may  become  like  Eden.  Let  the  joy  and 
ness  thereof  go  forth  into  the  desert  as  the  voice  of  a 
prophet,  preparing  the  way  for  the  times  of  refreshing. 
And  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  the  cloud  which  now 
appeareth  but  as  a  man's  hand,  may  prove  to  be  Thy 
hand,  0  Lord,  with  the  outpouring  of  a  baptism  from 
above. 


140  ASSOCIATIONS. 


Father  of  Mercies,  who  art  Thyself  the  Fountain  of 
living  waters :  Let  the  washing  of  regeneration  be  to 
us  the  renewing  of  the  Holy  Spirit.  May  Thy  love  be 
shed  abroad  in  our  hearts,  consecrating  all  our  powers, 
that  our  thoughts  may  evermore  rise  heavenward,  to 
worship  before  Thee  by  the  River  of  Life. 

%  All  unite  in  the  Lord's  Prayer. 
f  Selection  37:  "Lord,  who  shall  abide  in  Thy  tabernacle?" 

THE  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding, 
keep  your  hearts  and  minds,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

THIBD  FORMULA. 

Romans  xii.  1,  2. 

I  BESEECH  you,  brethren,  by  the  mercies  of  God,  that 
ye  present  your  bodies  a  living  sacrifice,  holy,  accept- 
able unto  God,  which  is  your  reasonable  service.  And  be 
not  conformed  to  this  world,  but  be  ye  transformed  by  the 
renewing  of  your  mind,  that  ye  may  know  "what  is  the  good, 
and  acceptable,  and  perfect  will  of  God. 

[let  us  pray.] 
r^  OD  over  all,  blessed  for  ever,  whom  truly  to  know 
vX  is  eternal  life :  Enable  us  deeply  to  reverence  Thy 
perfect  will,  that  our  souls  may  delight  in  Thy  holy 
law.  Make  us  sensible  of  Thy  gracious  purpose,  that 
all  our  ways  may  be  ordered  by  its  spirit ;  and  do  Thou 
bo  inspire  us  by  the  peace  of  heaven,  that  our  lives  may 
be  devoted  to  the  furtherance  of  Thy  truth. 

In  the  midst  of  the  din  of  the  world,  may  we  trust- 
fully wait  for  the  still  small  voice,  and  know  that  Thy 
kingdom  is  not  in  things  seen  and  temporal,  but  in  the 
power  of  the  invisible  and  eternal. 

When  beset  by  dangers  and  adversities,  may  we  feel 
that  Thine  angels  are  encamped  in  the  mountains  of 
deliverance ;  and  do  Thou  open  the  eyes  of  the  fearful, 
0  Lord,  that  they  may  see  the  symbols  of  Thy  guardian 
hand,  and  know  that  our  Redeemer  liveth. 


FAMILY    WORSHIP.  141 


Endue  Thy  ministers,  and  all  Thy  people,  with  hea- 
venly gifts,  that  they  may  come  to  the  world  with  the 
blessing  of  Thy  love;  and  whether  the  dew  of  the 
morning  be  on  the  fleece  of  Gideon,  or  on  the  thirsty 
earth  around,  may  it  be  regarded  a  token  of  Thy  pre- 
sence, and  a  pledge  of  victory. 

And  when  we  have  served  Thee  in  our  generation, 
may  we  be  gathered  unto  our  fathers,  having  the  testi- 
mony of  a  good  conscience,  in  the  joy  of  a  living  faith, 
the  comfort  of  a  steadfast  hope,  and  in  perfect  charity 
with  all  the  world,  through  our  Lord  and  Saviour, 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

%  Selection  47 :  "It  shall  come  to  pass." 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  keep  us  in  the 
knowledge  and  the  love  of  God,  evermore.     Amen. 


Stowing  famUg  Parsing. 

Thj  Formulas  for  "Sunday-Schools  and  Families,"  pages  128-135, 
may  be  substituted  for  the  following. 

Sunday  Morning. 

THOU,  Lord,  seest  us  in  the  silent  darkness,  and  art 
with  us  in  the  deathlike  solemnity  of  sleep.  When 
we  awake  wo  are  still  with  Thee;  and  now  that  the  light 
of  day  is  all  around  us,  may  the  light  of  Thy  counte- 
nance shine  so  vividly  within  us,  that  nothing  we  behold, 
or  think  of,  may  cloud  the  glory  of  Thy  presence. 

Thou  hast  hallowed  a  day  of  rest  from  labor,  that 
man,  coming  away  from  the  din  and  hurry  of  life, 
might  sanctify  the  hours  in  the  quiet  of  meditation,  and 
be  lifted  into  communion  with  heaven.  Mercifully  in- 
cline us  to  the  appointed  blessing,  and  enable  us  to  say 
to  all  worldly  cares  and  anxieties,  lie  still,  and  know 
that  this  is  the  day  of  the  Lord. 


142  FAMILY    WORSHIP. 


We  give  Thee  hearty  thanks  for  the  continued  protec- 
tion and  bounty  of  Thy  providence ;  for  all  our  personal 
and  domestic  comforts ;  for  all  temporal  favors  ;  and  for 
all  our  religious  aspirations. 

Especially  do  we  praise  Thee  for  the  guidance  and 
hope  of  divine  revelation.  Thou  hast  given  us  Thy  holy 
word,  as  a  pillar  of  cloud  by  day  and  a  pillar  of  fire  by 
night ;  and  though  we  walk  in  a  world  of  mystery,  we 
are  assured  that  there  is  no  element  at  work  in  it,  which 
is  unknown  to  Thee,  or  beyond  Thy  control. 

Lord,  give  unto  us  the  believing  mind  and  the  prayer- 
ful heart.  Enable  us  truly  to  revere  Thee,  that  we  may 
walk  in  the  way  of  Thy  heavenly  law :  Enable  us  fully 
to  trust  Thee,  that  our  souls  may  enter  into  the  pro- 
mised rest. 

%  All  unite  in  the  Lord's  Prayer. 
^  Scripture  Lesson,    fl  One  of  the  Prayers  on  pages  60-62. 

Monday  Morning. 

GOD  over  all,  blessed  for  ever :  "We  praise  Thee  for 
the  refreshment  of  repose,  and  for  the  morning 
light  which  calls  us  anew  into  the  activities  of  the 
world.  We  bless  Thee  also  for  the  joy  of  hope ;  yet 
would  we  soberly  consider  the  appointed  means  of 
happiness,  and  be  fitted  for  the  enjoyment  of  life  by 
preparation  for  its  duties. 

Enable  us,  0  Lord,  in  all  things  to  exemplify  the 
principles  of  our  holy  religion.  Save  us  from  being  cast 
down  by  the  evil  reports  of  erring  men,  or  elated  by  the 
flattery  of  human  applause,  or  misled  by  the  fashion  of 
the  world,  or  in  any  way  ensnared  to  follow  the  multi- 
tude in  doing  evil. 

May  we  continually  be  found  in  the  path  of  righteous- 
ness :  oar  lips  without  guile,  our  mouth  filled  with  Thy 
praise,  our  hands  diligent  in  business,  our  feet  ready  to 
run  on  errands  of  mercy. 

Thy  going  forth,  0  Lord,  is  prepared  as  the  morning. 


FAMILY     WORSHIP.  143 


May  we  go  forth  unto  our  work  and  to  our  labor  until 
the  evening,  following  on  to  know  Thee.  And  as  Thou 
takest  pleasure  in  the  prosperity  of  Thy  people,  may  we 
be  prospered  in  taking  pleasure  in  Thee. 

yi  All  unite  in  the  Lord's  Prayer. 
f  Scripture  Lesson,    fl  One  of  the  Prayers  on  pages  60-62. 

Tuesday  Morning. 

WITH  the  light  of  another  morning,  we  lift  our  souls 
unto  Thee,  0  Lord,  in  grateful  acknowledgment 
of  that  mercy  which  is  Israel's  keeper,  and  which  never 
slumbers  nor  sleeps.  We  rejoice  in  the  renewal  of  tho 
day,  and  desire  to  consecrate  ourselves  anew  to  Thy  ser- 
vice, that  we  may  show  forth  the  praises  of  him  who 
hath  called  us  out  of  darkness  into  marvellous  light. 

Help  us  to  feel  the  need  of  watchfulness  and  prayer, 
in  the  stirring  scenes  of  a  busy  world.  Suffer  us  not  to 
slumber  at  the  post  of  duty,  lest  we  sleep  in  sin.  May 
our  virtue  be  the  courage  of  faith,  our  cheerfulness  the 
patience  of  hope,  our  example  the  life  of  charity. 

So  shall  the  day  testify  a  conscience  void  of  offence 
toward  man,  and  toward  Thee;  and  when  we  lie  down 
in  the  evening,  we  shall  not  be  afraid — and  our  sleep 
shall  be  sweet. 

y  All  unite  in  the  Lord's  Prayer. 
%  Scripture  Lesson,    f  One  of  the  Prayers  on  pages  60-62. 

Wednesday  Morning. 

THE  day,  0  Lord,  is  Thine :  the  night  also  is  Thine. 
Unto  whom  shall  we  come  with  the  voice  of  thanks- 
giving, but  unto  Thee?  And  where  shall  we  begin,  or 
where  shall  we  end,  if  we  attempt  to  number  the  praises 
of  the  Lord?  Thy  mercies  are  new  every  morning, 
and  fresh  every  evening;  and  whoso  most  gratefully 
enjoys  them,  the  best  obeys  Thy  will. 

Lord,  sanctify  to  us  Thy  perpetual  loving-kindness. 
Help  us  to  estimate  it  justly,  to  feel  it  constantly,  and 
to  acknowledge  it  continually. 


144  FAMILY    WORSHIP. 


Enable  us  to  glorify  Thee  in  all  our  thoughts  and 
ways,  knowing  that  we  are  not  our  own.  May  our 
bodies  be  kept  in  honor  and  purity,  our  souls  be  in  fel- 
lowship with  all  that  is  lovely  and  of  good  report,  and 
our  whole  being  acceptably  hymn  Thy  praise. 
%  All  unite  in  the  Lord's  Prayer. 
Y  Scripture  Lesson.    £  One  of  the  Prayers  on  pages  GO-62. 

Thursday  Morning. 

WITH  glory  to  Thee,  0  Lord,  every  morning  should 
begin,  and  every  evening  should  close.  "What 
have  we  that  is  not  Thine !  and  what  are  all  our  pos- 
sessions without  Thy  blessing  upon  them !  Alas  that  a 
world  so  full  of  Thy  mercies,  should  be  so  empty  of  Thy 
praise ! 

Lord,  increase  our  faith,  strengthen  our  hope,  and 
enlarge  our  charity. 

Teach  us  to  watch  over  our  ways,  that  temptation 
may  never  be  able  to  surprise  us ;  and  do  Thou  so  keep 
us  in  Thy  fear  and  love,  that  sin  may  never  obtain  the 
dominion  over  us. 

May  no  prospect  of  worldly  advantage,  nor  any  dread 
of  worldly  loss,  ever  lead  us  to  swerve  from  Thy  com- 
mandments ;  and  whatever  be  Thy  will,  with  respect  to 
the  good  things  of  this  life,  be  pleased  to  put  gladness 
in  our  hearts,  through  a  living  trust  in  Thy  holy  word. 
f  All  unite  in  the  Lord's  Prayer. 
%  Scripture  Lesson.    \  One  of  the  Prayers  on  pages  60-62. 

Friday  Morning. 

BLESSED  FATHER,  in  whom  is  the  well-spring  of 
all  our  joys :  Day  unto  day  uttereth  speech  of  Thee ; 
night  unto  night  showeth  knowledge  of  Thee.  We  close 
our  eyes  under  Thy  protection :  we  open  them  to  behold 
Thy  goodness.  0  let  us  never  forget  from  whom  all 
blessings  flow:  and  may  gratitude  for  Thy  favors  be 
exalted  into  devotional  trust. 


FAMILY     WORSHIP.  115 


Thou  art  the  Father  of  Mercies,  and  only  in  Thee  can 
we  find  what  we  need,  to  awaken  our  best  powers,  and 
to  satisfy  our  spiritual  longings.  Thou  art  the  Fountain 
of  living  waters,  and  apart  from  Thee  there  is  no  life  nor 
refreshment  to  the  soul. 

Enable  us,  0  Lord,  to  grow  daily  in  knowledge  of  Thy 
truth  and  grace,  that  we  may  press  on  to  higher  and 
higher  attainments,  daily  gaining  victories  over  the 
world,  and  over  ourselves.  Direct  us,  we  beseech  Thee, 
in  all  our  endeavors,  and  mercifully  bring  us  to  Thyself, 
through  the  paths  of  pleasantness  and  peace. 

J  All  unite  in  the  Lord's  Prayer. 
%  Scripture  Lesson,    fl  One  of  the  Prayers  on  pages  60-62. 

Saturday  Morning. 

EVERMORE,  0  Lord,  hast  Thou  made  the  outgoings 
of  the  morning  to  rejoice ;  yet  day  follows  day  into 
darkness,  and  night  after  night  passes  away  for  ever. 
Friend  after  friend  departs  into  Thine  invisible  pre- 
sence, and  we  are  left  among  the  living  and  visible 
things  of  the  earth,  for  a  purpose  to  be  fully  unfolded 
hereafter. 

Merciful  Father,  prepare  us  by  Thy  grace  for  the  ful- 
filment of  Thy  wise  design.  And  grant  that  in  the 
fleeting  show  of  time  and  sense,  we  may  so  number  our 
days  as  to  apply  our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 

Enable  us,  0  Lord,  to  set  Thee  always  before  our 
eyes,  and  to  discern  Thee  in  all  Thy  wonderful  ways. 
In  the  midst  of  our  busiest  pursuits  and  of  our  best  en- 
joyments, may  we  remember  that  we  are  strangers  and 
pilgrims  in  the  earth ;  and  while  we  look  for  the  better 
country,  may  we  so  use  the  world  as  not  abusing  either 
it  or  ourselves.  Walking  trustfully,  may  we  devote  the 
strength  and  length  of  our  days  to  the  highest  service, 
and  peacefully  pass  into  the  heavenly  rest. 

•  All  unite  in  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

|     I D  ■  of  the  Pravers  on  pages  90-62. 
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146  OCCASIONAL. 


OCCASIONAL   COLLECTS. 

Adapted  for  insertion  immediately  preceding  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

Sickness  in  the  Family. 

MERCIFUL  FATHER,  who  art  a  very  present  help 
in  every  time  of  need :  We  beseech  Thee  to  look 
in  compassion  upon  Thy  servant  [child]  who  is  full  of 
weakness  and  weariness,  [and  of  tossing  to  and  fro  until 
the  dawning  of  the  day.]  Heal  his  disease  and  infirmity, 
if  it  be  Thy  will.  0  spare  him,  that  he  may  recover 
strength,  before  he  goeth  hence,  to  be  seen  among  us 
no  more. 

Let  Thy  fatherly  hand  be  upon  us,  and  over  a  needy 
world.  Comfort  the  afflicted  everywhere,  and  be  gra- 
cious to  the  dying.  Let  Thy  merciful  presence  make 
the  chamber  of  sickness  the  house  of  God,  and  the  con- 
solations of  Thy  love  convert  the  house  of  mourning  into 
the  gate  of  heaven. 

Death  in  the  Family. 

OTHOU  who  hast  declared  Thyself  to  be  the  Lord 
God,  gracious  and  merciful,  though  veiling  Thyself 
in  a  pavilion  of  clouds :  Graciously  regard  us  in  this  our 
time  of  sorrow,  and  mercifully  remember  us,  0  Lord. 

Pour  the  light  in  which  Thou  dwellest  into  the  dark- 
ness in  which  we  mourn,  and  enable  us  to  trust  the 
overrulings  of  Thine  infinite  love.  Endue  us,  we  be- 
seech Thee,  with  the  patience  of  hope,  that  affliction 
may  be  transfigured  into  a  ministering  angel  of  Thy 
presence.  Comfort  us  by  the  assurance  of  Thy  fatherly 
purpose,  and  suffer  us  not,  by  any  sorrows  of  life,  nor 
by  any  pains  of  death,  to  fall  away  from  our  confidence 
in  Thee. 

Birth  of  a  Child. 

r\  OD  and  Father  of  All :  We  give  Thee  hearty  thanks 
vJT  for  the  member  Thou  hast  added  to  our  family,  and 
for  the  life  Thou  hast  spared  to  us.  Thou  hast  kept  our 
eyes  from  tears  and  our  feet  from  falling,  and  placed  in 
our  arms  a  new  and  precious  loan  of  Thy  goodness. 

Thou  knowest,  0  Lord,  all  that  lies  between  the 
cradle  and  the  grave ;  and  unto  Thee  would  Ave  dedi- 
cate our  offspring,  imploring  Thy  favor,  which  is  life, 


OCCASIONAL     COLLECTS.  147 


and  Thy  loving-kindness,  which  is  better  than  life. 
Amidst  all  the  dangers  of  youth,  and  all  the  evils  and 
temptations  of  the  world,  mercifully  guard  and  guide 
our  child,  [children,]  and  bring  us  all  at  last  into  the 
blessed  family  above,  to  praise  Thee  fbr  evermore. 

Child  leaving  Ilome. 

G1  OD  of  Love,  the  protector  of  all  who  put  their  trust 
T  in  Thee,  in  whom  our  fathers  trusted,  and  in  whom 
they  rest :  Assure  our  hearts,  and  deepen  our  confidence 
in  Thy  guardian  care,  now  that  our  child  is  going  forth 
from  the  shelter  of  home. 

Defend  him,  0  Father,  in  the  midst  of  all  perils,  and 
evermore  lead  him  by  Thine  own  right  hand.  May  he 
remember  those  who  watched  over  his  infancy,  and 
never  forget  the  counsels  and  friendships  of  the  days 
of  his  youth. 

Above  all,  may  he  be  kept  in  continual  remembrance 
of  Thee,  and  come  at  last  into  the  home  above,  to  depart 
no  more. 

Time  of  General  Sickness. 

T1  AT  HER  of  Mercies,  whose  compassions  fail  not, 
J.  though  man  faileth  in  his  strength  and  passeth 
away  in  his  weakness :  Look  in  helpful  pity,  we  beseech 
Thee,  upon  the  afflictions  of  Thy  people,  and  send  forth 
Thy  saving  health,  lest  the  land  01  the  living  become  the 
land  of  forget  fulness. 

Out  of  dust  and  ashes  we  call  upon  Thy  holy  name. 
Grant  us  Thy  mercy,  0  Lord,  and  graciously  lit  us,  by 
the  baptism  of  suffering,  for  the  higher  baptism  of  faith 
and  love. 

Going  on  a  Journey. 

OTIIOU  who  aforetime  didst  lead  Thy  people,  and 
who  only  canst  preserve  us  in  our  going  out  and  our 
coming  in:  Let  Thy  good  spirit  go  before  [our  friend  J 
Thy  servant,  and  guide  him  in  all  his  journey.  Pre- 
serve him  from  all  accidents,  sickness  and  death,  and 
keep  him  from  all  sin,  that  he  may  return  in  p 

Keep  him  also,  0  Lord,  in  continual  remembrance  of 
home,  and  of  Thee;  and  when  the  pilgrimage  of  earth 
has  ended,  bring  us  all  into  the  blessed  land,  to  dwell  in 
Thy  house  for  ever. 


148  OCCASIONAL    COLLECTS. 


Tleturn  from  a  Journey. 

GOD  over  all,  the  Eternal  and  Ever-present:  We 
praise  Thee  that  guardian  angels  were  around  us, 
and  underneath  us  the  everlasting  arms,  in  the  time  of 
our  separation ;  and  we  give  Thee  hearty  thanks  for  the 
joy  of  reunion,  and  the  greetings  of  love. 

Thy  goodness,  0  Lord,  is  in  all  the  earth,  and  whoso 
.shall  truly  seek  Thee,  may  everywhere  find  Thy  bless- 
ing ;  but  especially  hast  Thou  opened  up  the  springs  of 
happiness  in  the  peace  and  quiet  of  the  family  circle. 

Enable  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  so  to  order  our  temper 
and  demeanor,  as  to  make  our  earthly  home  a  type  of 
the  blessed  home  on  high. 

For  a  Friend  going  to  Sea. 

OTHOU  whose  way  is  in  the  sea,  and  Thy  path  in  the 
great  waters :  Graciously  regard  Thy  servant  whose 
face  is  toward  the  winds  and  the  waves.  Be  Thou  his 
confidence  when  afar  off  upon  the  deep.  Though  it  be 
tempestuous  round  about,  give  Thine  angels  charge  con- 
cerning him,  that  he  perish  not.  Keep  him  in  remem- 
brance of  kindred  and  friends ;  prosper  his  business  in 
the  great  waters ;  and  of  Thy  great  goodness,  return 
him  in  health  and  safety  to  the  bosom  of  home. 

For  a  Friend  at  Sea. 

ALMIGHTY  GOD,  who  holdest  the  winds  in  Thy 
fist,  and  the  waters  in  the  hollow  of  Thy  hand : 
Mercifully  regard  our  friend  Thy  servant  whose  way  is 
in  the  pathless  sea,  and  ever  defend  him  by  Thy  mighty 
power.  Though  deep  calleth  unto  deep  in  the  voice  of 
the  floods,  may  he  remember  that  the  Lord  on  high  will 
remember  him,  though  all  the  waves  and  the  billows  go 
over  him.  Yet  do  Thou  graciously  deliver  him  from 
sorrow  on  the  sea,  and  bring  him  safely  to  the  haven  of 
his  desire,  and  to  the  home  of  his  love. 

Returned  from  Sea. 

EATHER  of  Mercies,  who  stillest  the  stormy  wind 
and  rulest  the  raging  of  the  sea:  We  give  Thee 
hearty  thanks  for  the  preservation  of  Thy  servant  in  the 
midst  of  all  perils,  and  for  the  goodness  that  prospered 
his  return.     Watch  over   us   continually,  we   beseech 


AT     THE     TABLE.  149 


Thee,  to  hallow  our  intercourse  with  each  other,  and  to 
direct  us  in  all  our  ways.  And  when  all  the  separations 
of  life  are  ended,  may  our  souls  be  gathered  into  the 
bosom  of  Thine  eternal  rest,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

Raining.    Titus  iii.  4-6.    Mai.  iii.  10. 

&IVER  of  all  good,  who  art  baptizing  this  house  by 
the  waters  poured  from  the  hollow  of  Thy  hand : 
We  praise  Thee  for  the  washing  of  regeneration  richly 
shed  upon  us  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour ;  and 
humbly  we  pray  for  the  renewing  of  the  Holy  Spirit,  in 
the  consecration  from  on  high. 

Thy  faithfulness,  0  Lord,  is  above  the  clouds.  Open 
Thou  the  windows  of  heaven,  and  pour  upon  us  a  bless- 
ing for  which  we  shall  find  no  room,  that  our  souls  may 
be  filled  with  devotion  to  Thee,  and  overflow  in  peace 
and  charity  to  all  the  world. 

Snowing.    Isa.  xlv.  23  ;  lv.  10. 

HOLY  and  blessed  God,  from  whom  the  rain  cometh 
down,  and  the  snow  from  heaven,  fulfilling  the 
promise  of  fruitfulness  in  the  earth :  We  praise  Thee  for 
that  word  of  Thine  which  goeth  forth  out  of  Thy  mouth 
in  righteousness,  and  for  the  symbol  of  its  purity  and 
power  that  we  behold  this  day. 

Enlighten  our  eyes,  0  Lord,  that  we  may  see  the 
beauty  of  Thy  holiness  in  the  bounty  of  Thy  goodness ; 
and  while  the  snow  cometh  down  in  blessing,  may  our 
souls  rise  heavenward  in  reverence,  and  find  the  domi- 
nion of  purity  and  love. 


git  the  Wit. 


I  RATHER  of  LiGnTS,  with  whom  is  no  variableness, 
.  neither  shadow  of  turning:  May  the  good  gifts  of 
Thy  providence  lead  us  to  consider  the  perfect  gifts  of 
Thy  grace;  and  while  our  bodies  are  sustained  by  perish- 
ing elements,  may  our  souls  be  nourished  by  the  bread 
of  everlasting  life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
13* 


150  AT    THE    TABLE. 


WE  bless  Thee,  Father  of  All,  for  having  never 
left  Thyself  without  witness  of  Thy  goodness,  and 
for  the  bounty  conferred  this  day.  May  we  be  numbered 
with  the  witnesses  of  Thy  grace ;  and  whether  we  eat 
or  drink,  or  whatever  we  do,  may  we  live  to  Thy  glory, 
through  Christ  our  Redeemer.     Amen. 

a  ITER  of  all  Good:  We  extol  Thee  for  the  open 
hand  that  satisfieth  the  desire  of  every  living  thing. 
All  our  blessings  have  their  spring  in  Thee.  In  the 
multitude  of  Thy  mercies,  may  we  remember  the  Father 
of  Mercies.  Ours  is  the  enjoyment :  Be  Thine  the  praise 
for  ever.     Amen. 

HEAVENLY  Father,  we  thank  Thee  for  the  tokens 
of  Thy  loving-kindness  now  placed  before  us. 
Bless  them  to  our  spiritual  good  as  well  as  our  temporal 
welfare,  and  keep  us  ever  in  the  way  of  life,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Tj^ATHER  of  Mercies  :  Thou  art  never  weary  of  sup- 
_L  plying  our  returning  wants.  May  we  never  be 
weary  of  the  gratitude  which  acknowledges  Thy  liberal 
hand.  We  beseech  Thee  to  bless  these  provisions  to  our 
use,  and  us  to  Thy  service.  All  we  have,  or  are,  is 
Thine.     Thine  be  all  praise  for  ever.     Amen. 

BENEFACTOR  of  All  :  We  give  Thee  hearty  thanks 
that  these  perishing  bodies,  so  fearfully  and  won- 
derfully made,  are  supplied  by  the  bounties  of  Thy  provi- 
dence from  day  to  day.  And  we  praise  Thee  that  Thy 
favors  come  to  us  with  enlarged  enjoyment,  through 
grateful  acknowledgment  of  the  author  and  giver  of  all 
good  things.     Blessed  be  Thy  name  for  ever. '  Amen. 

WE  praise  Thee,  0  Lord,  for  the  tokens  of  Thy  good- 
ness on  this  table  of  Thy  bounty.  May  Thy  con- 
stant remembrance  of  us  and  of  our  needs,  inspire  us 
with  continual  remembrance  of  Thee  and  of  Thy  worthi- 
ness, that  our  souls  may  enter  into  the  true  life  of  de- 
votion and  love,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.    Amen. 


6mung  jfamilg  |rap*« 

Sunday  Evening. 

FATHER  OF  ALL,  who  art  the  Source  and  Giver  of 
all  good :  From  infancy  we  have  been  the  objects  of 
Thine  unwearied  and  tender  care,  and  Thou  hast  been 
nearest  to  us  when  we  most  needed  Thee.  Hitherto 
hast  Thou  been  our  Helper,  and  now,  at  the  close  of 
this  blessed  day,  we  would  seek  communion  with  Thine 
everlasting  Presence. 

Evermore  Thine  eternal  word  goeth  out  over  the 
whole  earth,  and  whoever  hath  the  willing  ear,  heareth 
Thy  voice.  Around  this  altar  of  worship  we  would 
catch  the  whispers  of  Thy  love.  Open  our  inward 
hearing,  0  Lord,  that  we  may  know  the  message  of 
the  Spirit,  and  be  at  rest. 

"Withdrawn  from  the  noise  and  hurry  of  the  world, 
and  in  the  quiet  of  this  Sabbath  evening,  we  would 
adore  and  thank  Thee  for  the  gift  of  that  Teacher, 
Guide,  and  Saviour,  who  is  the  Way,  and  the  Truth, 
and  the  Life.  "We  would  still  follow  him,  and  go  with 
him,  through  all  silent  experiences.  "We  would  know 
his  joy  after  trial,  his  peace  in  victory,  and  through 
his  fellowship  be  brought  into  perfect  harmony  with 
Thee. 

Help  us  to  feel  that  the  unseen  world  is  not  far  away, 
bat  within  and  around  us;  and  while  we  pray  for  a 
deeper  faith  in  its  reality,  give  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  a 
deeper  sense  of  the  one  great  want  of  our  souls.  Save 
us  from  the  death  of  the  spiritually  self— atisficd,  that 
we  may  seek  the  true  life  of  religious  endeavor.  Grant 
us  the  grace  of  lowliness,  that  we  may  confess  our 
emptiness,  and  know  how  ''Blessed  are  the  poor  in 
spirit,  for  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven." 

With  this  prayer  upon  our  lip.*,  and  in  our  hearts, 

151 


152  EVENING    PRAYER. 


we  would  seek  the  silence  of  another  night.  Gra- 
ciously guard  our  slumbers,  and  awaken  us  on  the 
morrow  to  the  greetings  of  love  and  the  cheerfulness 
of  daily  duty.  We  ask  in  the  name  and  as  the  dis- 
ciples of  our  Lord  and  Saviour.     Amen. 

Monday  Evening. 

EATIIER  OF  LIGHTS,  with  whom  there  is  no  dark- 
ness, and  no  shadow:  We  see  but  dimly, — Thou 
seest  all.  Strengthen  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  into  en- 
during faith  in  Thy  wisdom  and  Thy  love,  that  we  may 
bring  all  our  wants  before  Thee  with  a  generous  con- 
fidence. 

Thou  who  art  the  Ever-Blessed,  speak  peace  to  our 
hearts,  and  bless  us,  now  that  we  repose  before  Thee. 
Bring  us  into  communion  with  each  other,  and  with 
all  things  divine,  and  tone  all  our  faculties  into  the 
harmony  of  love  and  praise. 

We  thank  Thee  for  the  message  which  this  day  has 
brought  us,  so  holy  in  its  invitations,  so  solemn  in  its 
appeals.  If  we  have  not  heeded  the  voice  of  the  hours — 
if  we  have  gone  wrong  in  our  blindness  and  wilfulness, 
and  refused  to  hear  the  call  of  the  spirit  in  our  best 
powers, — we  beseech  Thee  to  forgive  us  in  Thy  great 
mercy,  and  give  us  true  repentance,  that  we  may  lie 
down  this  night  in  peace  with  the  world,  with  our- 
selves, and  with  Thee. 

0  God,  quicken  us  into  the  penitence  which  prayer 
subdues  into  a  sense  of  pardon.  Show  us  our  weak- 
ness, and  how  poor  we  are  inwardly,  that  we  may  know 
the  blessing  of  those  who  mourn  their  faults,  and, 
seeing  them,  are  led  to  that  self-consecration  which 
opens  the  way  to  a  fuller  enjoyment  of  the  heavenly 
kingdom. 

Most  merciful  Father :  We  thank  Thee  for  the  lesson 
of  experience,  that  those  seasons  are  most  spiritually 


EVENING     PRAYER.  153 


peaceful  in  the  end,  which  begin  in  sadness ;  and  that 
by  disappointments,  losses,  weariness,  sorrow,  and  be- 
reavement, the  holiest  emphasis  has  been  given  to 
every  utterance  of  the  word  of  consolation:  "Blessed 
are  they  that  mourn,  for  they  shall  be  comforted" 

In  all  the  trials  of  life,  and  in  the  midst  of  all  afflic- 
tions, we  would  hear  Thy  fatherly  invitation  to  trust  in 
Thee,  and  enter  into  the  promised  rest. 

Gather  us,  0  Lord,  under  the  wings  of  Thy  guardian 
love.  Give  us  slumber  undisturbed,  and  command  Thy 
blessing  upon  us,  even  life  for  evermore.     Amen. 

Tuesday  Evening. 

OTHOU  that  nearest  prayer!  Graciously  prepare 
our  hearts  for  communion  with  Thy  spirit.  Help 
us  to  draw  nigh  to  Thee,  in  the  assurance  that  Thou  art 
willing  to  make  our  souls  Thy  temple.  0  come,  and 
dwell  within  us,  and  inspire  our  minds  with  a  deeper 
reverence  for  Thy  law,  and  a  higher  loyalty  to  Thy 
divine  kingdom. 

Open  Thy  heavens,  0  Lord,  that  the  light  of  love 
may  shine  into  our  thoughts.  Open  Thy  heavens,  that 
we  may  hear  the  voice  from  the  excellent  glory,  and 
that  the  spirit,  which  cometh  dove-like,  may  descend 
and  rest  upon  us  all. 

Send  in  upon  our  souls  the  calm  of  this  holy  hour, 
and  may  its  quiet  faintly  symbolize  the  inward  serenity 
of  hearts  which  are  at  one  with  Thee.  "We  would  know 
that  all  things  are  ours,  if  truly  we  are  Thine.  We 
would  feel  how  "Blessed  are  the  meek,  for  they  shall  in- 
herit the  earth." 

Keep  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  from  the  sin  of  pride,  of 
arrogance,  and  make  us  patient,  amiable,  conciliatory. 
May  we  strive  for  that  balance  of  qualities  which  shall 
keep  us  from  the  extremes  of  -civility  and  haughtu 
and  evermore  incline  us  to  imitate  him  who  combined. 


154  EVENING     PRAYER. 


in  loving  harmony  and  unbroken  -wholeness,  energy 
and  gentleness, — and  whose  mighty  intelligence  and 
high  intrepidity,  were  tempered  by  traits  the  most 
lowly  and  peaceful.  Lead  us  to  him,  that  our  whole 
being  may  be  moulded  by  his  truth,  and  made  to  re- 
flect, in  some  humble  degree,  his  divine  image. 

Our  Father,  we  look  unto  Thee  for  Thy  blessing. 
Though  darkness,  silence,  and  sleep  await  us,  the 
night  is  full  of  Thy  glory.  May  we  fear  no  evil, 
but  pass  to  our  repose  in  confidence,  relying  upon 
the  mercy  that  endureth  for  ever.     Amen. 

Wednesday  Evening. 

THINE,  0  Lord,  is  every  soul  that  lives.  Thine 
image  dwelleth  in  it.  Thine  it  is  to  enlighten  and 
to  save :  Thine,  to  quicken  into  growth  for  ever  en- 
larging. 

Help  us,  0  Father,  to  know  what  we  are,  where  we 
are,  and  what  we  have  to  do.  Enable  us  to  feel  that 
we  are  souls,  living  in  the  world,  and  sent  here  to  do 
Thy  will.  May  wre  work  out  what  Thou  art  working 
within  us,  that  the  hidden  man  of  the  heart  may  be 
visible  in  our  daily  life. 

Father  of  Lights :  All  we  are,  and  all  we  seem,  is 
open  to  Thine  eye.  Thou  knowest  us  altogether.  Thy 
goodness  unites  us  as  a  family,  and  as  friends.  0  that 
our  earthly  home  may  ever  be  an  emblem  of  the  hea- 
venly, and  the  ties  of  kindred  and  friendship  be  as 
bands  of  love  in  Thy  hand,  drawing  us  into  spiritual 
communion  writh  Thee! 

Source  and  End  of  Being:  All  things  lead  back  to 
Thee, — all  things  lead  forward  to  Thee.  Thou  inspirest 
all  noble  thoughts,  and  all  heavenward  yearnings  are 
the  callings  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

In  ourselves  we  are  nothing:  Come  Thou  into  our 
minds,  and  be  every  thing  to  us.     We  confess  our  weak- 


EVENING    PRAYER.  155 


ness,  and  look  unto  Thee  for  strength :  Thou  canst  feed 
our  souls,  and  refresh  us  evermore. 

Hungry  and  thirsty,  we  pray  for  the  bread  from 
heaven,  and  the  never-failing  water.  May  we  long 
for,  and  strive  for,  all  that  is  lovely,  and  truthful,  and 
divine,  and  know  how  "Blessed  are  they  who  hanger  and 
thirst  after  righteousness,  for  they  shall  be  filed." 

Happy  is  the  heart  in  which  a  sense  of  need  for  ever 
invites  the  renewing  power  of  the  spirit:  happy,  in 
being  filled  with  what  it  longs  for. 

Father  in  Heaven,  may  our  inward  state  be  an  un- 
ceasing prayer,  continually  answered,  and  our  souls  be 
continually  filled,  yet  evermore  yearn  for  righteousness. 

We  commend  ourselves  to  Thine  unchanging  love 
this  night.  Darkness  hideth  not  from  Thee.  May  we 
come  in  peace  to  the  dawn  of  to-morrow,  and  in  praise 
to  the  day  without  night,  in  a  life  without  end,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Thursday  Evening. 

EXABLE  us,  0  Lord,  to  look  up  unto  Thee  with 
reverent  affection  and  devout  gratitude ;  and  grant 
unto  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  a  spirit  of  trust  and  humility. 
"We  desire  to  lean  on  Thine  arm  of  strength,  and  would 
bring  to  this  altar  all  that  we  have,  and  all  that  we  are, 
and  consecrate  ourselves  anew  to  the  work  of  Thy  law. 
0  behold  us,  Thy  frail  and  needy  children;  mercifully 
consider  our  lowly  state,  and  raise  us  up  into  life. 

Gracious  Father,  another  day  has  faded  into  the  dim 
past,  and  another  night  has  fallen  around  us.  Incline 
us,  we  beseech  Thee,  deeply  to  consider  the  departed 
hoars. 

We  have  walked  the  earth:  we  have  breathed  Thy 
air;  we  have  dwelt  in  Thy  light;  we  have  partaken  of 
Thy  bounty.  Have  we  in  our  souls  worshipped  Thee, 
of  whom  the  glorious  universe  is  but  the  ever-dawning 


156  EVENING    PRAYER. 


revelation?  When  friends  have  cheered,  and  the  good 
have  strengthened  us,  have  we  thought  of  Thee,  the 
unchanging  Friend,  and  the  All-good?  When  we  have 
been  lifted  into  joy  by  the  harmony  around  us,  have  we 
thought  of  Thee,  the  High  and  Holy  One? 

Thou,  who  knowest  the  secret  soul,  help  us  to  look 
within,  that  we  may  know  our  state,  mourn  our  faults, 
and  renew  our  endeavors  after  a  more  thoughtful  and 
devotional  life. 

Great  Benefactor  of  the  world,  whose  word  evermore 
goeth  forth  to  bless:  May  our  love  work  outwardly,  and 
bless  our  kind.  May  we  feel  for  others'  wants  and 
woes,  and  cherish  a  compassionate  and  forgiving  tem- 
per. As  we  expect  kindness  and  forbearance  from  our 
fellow-men,  and  from  Thee,  may  we  constantly  strive 
for  the  like  spirit,  and  learn  how  "Blessed  are  the  mer- 
ciful, for  they  shall  obtain  mercy." 

0  may  we  have  this  gentle  disposition,  which  is  its 
own  great  reward.  May  we  ever  revere  Thine  image 
among  men,  and  spend  our  days  in  faithful  service — in 
love  to  Thee,  and  love  to  our  neighbor. 

And  now  may  gentle  and  refreshing  slumbers  be 
upon  us,  and  the  morning  open  before  us  in  the  bless- 
ing of  grace,  mercy,  and  peace,  through  our  Lord  and 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ.    Amen. 

Friday  Evening. 

T?ATIIER  of  Infinite  Love:  Inspire  our  hearts  to 
_L  praise  Thee.  Help  us  to  feel  that  Thou  art  near 
unto  us,  and  bring  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  into  vital  union 
with  Thyself,  through  faith  in  Jesus  Christ,  as  Thy  Son 
and  our  Saviour.  May  he  be  formed  within  us  the 
hope  of  glory,  and,  through  inward  fellowship,  may  we 
experience  his  truth  for  our  minds,  his  law  for  our  con- 
sciences, his  love  for  our  hearts. 

rather  in  Heaven,  cake  away  from  us  all  dispositions 


EVENING     PRAYER.  157 


that  obstruct  the  entrance  of  the  Spiritual  Guest;  an  1 
when  the  Master  comes,  may  our  souls  be  open  to  wel- 
come him.  We  would  be  like  those  who  daily  and 
hourly  wait  for  their  Lord.  "We  desire  to  hear  his 
words  from  an  open  Gospel,  to  behold  his  deeds,  and 
feel  the  touch  of  his  spirit. 

"We  thank  Thee,  0  God,  for  the  purity  of  his  thoughts, 
for  the  mercy  of  his  miracles,  and  for  the  holiness  of  his 
life.  Through  him,  the  true  and  living  way,  may  we 
seek  to  overcome  the  evil  in  ourselves,  and  in  the  world, 
and  find  entrance  into  the  divine  kingdom. 

0  Thou  Searcher  of  Hearts:  "We  pray  that  Thou 
wouldst  grant  us  deliverance  from  every  sinful  desire, 
and  the  renewal  of  our  souls  by  the  inworking  of  Thy 
grace.  "We  do  not  see  Thy  face;  but  do  Thou,  0  Lord, 
uncover  our  sight,  and  remove  the  vail  from  Thy  holy 
Presence.  Cleanse  our  thoughts  by  the  inspiration  of 
Thy  spirit,  that  our  souls  may  reflect  all  things  divine. 
Create  within  us  the  likeness  of  Thy  beloved  Son,  that 
we  may  feel  how  "Blessed  are  the  pare  in  heart,  for  they 
shall  see  God." 

Daily  may  we  strive  for  that  inward  state,  as  the 
highest  evidence  of  the  reality  of  heavenly  things,  the 
ground  of  all  our  hopes,  and  our  exceeding  joy. 

"We  implore  Thy  protection  throughout  the  night. 
Bless  us  with  rest,  and  in  our  rest.  Keep  us  always 
in  Thy  fear  and  love,  and  brinjr  us  at  last  into  Thine 
unclouded  glory,  to  worship  and  serve  Thee  for  ever- 
more.   Amen. 

Saturday  Evening. 

OTIIOU   who    alone    art    good,    our    Preserver   anil 
Guardian :    Under    Thy    gracious    protection    we 
have  been  led  to  this  hour.     Every  day  of  the 
has  brought  its  new  blessings,  and  its  fresh  bur 
and  we  have  walked  safely  only  when  holding  by  Thy 
hand. 

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158  EVENING    PRAYER. 


When  we  have  gone  forth  to  labor,  our  strength  has 
been  from  Thee:  when  our  thoughts  have  been  of  truth 
and  duty,  Thou  hast  inspired  our  faculties:  when  we 
have  battled  with  temptation,  Thou  hast  given  energy 
to  the  conscience;  and  in  the  hour  of  victory,  Thou  hast 
taken  us  up  into  the  peace  of  all  good  and  faithful  souls. 

We  pray,  0  Father,  that  we  may  so  use  the  events  of 
the  week  which  is  closing,  that  its  anxieties,  its  losses, 
its  griefs,  shall  prove  helps  to  us  in  the  Sabbath  wor- 
ship, and  incline  us  to  welcome  the  Lord's  Day  as  a  day 
of  spiritual  rest.  Grant  that  we  may  carry  up  into  its 
heights  of  meditation,  minds  and  hearts  which  have 
been  prepared  through  the  ministry  of  difficulty;  and 
from  the  high  places  of  communion  may  we  go  down 
into  the  world,  with  the  desire  to  build  up  our  lives 
after  the  pattern  shown  in  the  Mount. 

So  may  our  work  fit  us  for  worship,  and  our  worship 
strengthen  us  for  work,  and  the  close  of  every  week  find 
us  ready  to  go  toward  the  highest  service,  in  the  power 
of  a  spirit  which  hourly  care  has  ripened. 

And  now,  while  all  is  peace  in  the  world  without,  for 
what  can  our  closing  prayer  be,  but  for  its  reality  in  our 
souls? 

Thou  who  art  a  God  of  Rest,  give  us,  we  beseech 
Thee,  inward  serenity.  Through  Thine  own  Christ, 
grant  unto  us  the  peace  of  which  he  was  the  perfect 
possessor.  May  we  have  peace  in  ourselves,  that  we 
may  promote  it  in  others,  and  know  how  "Blessed  are 
the  peacemakers,  for  they  shall  be  called  the  children  of 
God." 

Evermore  bless  us,  and  Thy  children  everywhere. 
Keep  us  till  all  our  days  and  weeks  have  ended ;  and  in 
Thine  own  time,  bring  us  into  the  joy  of  the  Sabbath 
above,  to  glorify  Thee,  world  without  end.    Amen. 


fpccbl  Donets  at  Sa 


Penitence  and  Pardon. 

ALMIGHTY  GOD,  -whose  spirit  moved  upon  the  face 
of  the  waters,  when  darkness  was  upon  the  face 
of  the  deep:  Let  Thy  spirit  mercifully  move  upon  our 
souls,  and  the  light  of  Thy  countenance  shine  into  their 
darkest  depths,  revealing  us  unto  ourselves. 

Who  is  a  God  like  unto  Thee,  that  pardoneth 
iniquity?  Thou  retainest  not  Thine  anger  for  ever, 
because  Thou  delightest  in  mercy.  Hearken,  we  be- 
seech Thee,  to  the  supplication  of  the  penitent,  and 
graciously  answer  our  prayer: 

0  God,  make  clean  our  hearts,  and  renew  a  right  spirit 
within  us. 

Protection  and  Deliverance. 

ETERNAL  FATHER,  who  alone  spreadest  out  the 
heavens,  and  rulest  the  raging  of  the  sea :  Let  the 
protection  of  Thy  guardian  power  be  continually  over 
and  around  us.  From  lightning  and  tempest,  from  fire 
and  pestilence,  from  discord  and  all  mischief,  from  the 
violence  of  enemies,  and  from  shipwreck, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

Preserve  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  in  all  the  perils  of  the 
deep,  and  bring  us  safely  to  the  haven  of  our  desire,  in 
thankful  memory  of  Thy  great  goodness. 

Yet,  0  God  most  merciful,  do  Thou  specially  save  us 
from  any  denial  of  Thee,  though  we  perish.  From  an 
evil  heart  of  unbelief,  and  from  the  bitter  bondage  of 
the  fear  of  death, 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

Trust  in  God. 

TORD  Most  Mighty,  who  hast  said  unto  the  sea, 
J  Hitherto  shalt  thou  come,  but  no  farther:  Though 
all  the  waves  and  the  billows  go  over  us,  yet  will  wo 
pay.  Hitherto  hath  the  Lord  helped  us. 

When  deep  calleth  unto  deep,  we  will  call  upon  the 
Lord  on  high  —  for  Thou  art  mightier  than  the  noise  of 
man}-  waters,  yea,  than  the  might v  waves  of  the  sea. 

159 


160  PRAYERS     AT     SEA. 


Though  the  floods  lift  up  their  awful  voice,  yet  shall  our 
song  of  hope  come  before  Thee,  and  our  prayer  unto  the 
God  of  our  life. 

Thou  hast  compassed  the  waters  with  bounds,  until 
day  and  night  come  to  an  end ;  but  Thou  hast  set  no 
bounds  to  the  overflowings  of  Thy  mercy.  Thy  faith- 
fulness is  above  the  clouds,  and  Thy  loving-kindness 
reaches  beyond  the  billows  and  floods  of  death. 

Let  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  be  upon  us:  Blessed  is  the 
man  that  trusteth  in  Thee. 

Tor  all  Mariners. 

TMTIIER  OF  ALL,  who  hast  made  of  the  deep  a 
J}  highway  for  the  nations:  Mercifully  look  upon 
all  who  go  down  to  the  sea  in  ships,  that  do  lawful 
business  in  great  waters;  and  in  all  their  dangers 
and  adversities,  stretch  forth  the  right  hand  of  Thy 
power  to  defend  and  succor  them. 
We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  vs,  0  Lord. 

For  our  own  Country. 

TMTIIER  OF  MERCIES,  who  art  the  confidence  of 
_L  all  the  ends  of  the  earth,  and  of  them  who  are  afar 
off  upon  the  sea:  Graciously  visit  Thy  children  every- 
where, and  command  Thy  heavenly  blessing  upon  all 
souls. 

Let  the  banner  of  Thy  love  be  over  our  country,  that 
civil  and  religious  liberty  may  be  the  inheritance  of 
generations  to  come.  Rule  Thou  in  the  hearts  of  our 
Rulers ;  and  do  Thou  so  prosper  the  aims  of  skill  and 
industry,  and  all  means  of  education  and  learning,  that 
the  States  and  the  People  may  be  banded  together  in 
brotherly  love,  and  truth  and  righteousness  be  the  glory 
of  the  Union. 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  0  Lord. 

For  Friends  and  Home. 

BE  pleased,  Thou  Giver  of  all  Good,  to  regard  our 
families  and  friends  at  home,  and  have  them  ever 
in  Thy  merciful  keeping. 

Trusting  in  Thy  loving-kindness,  may  their  prayers 
and  ours,  come  unitedly  and  acceptably  before  Thee. 
Defended  from  all  evil  by  Thy  niigluy  power,  may  we  in 


PRAYERS     AT     SEA.  161 


due  time  meet  them  in  the  visible  circle  of  praise.  Re- 
deemed by  Thy  heavenly  grace,  may  we  at  last  celebrate 
Thy  mercy  where  parting  is  no  more. 

|  All  unite  in  the  Lord's  Prayer.  —  Benediction. 


Prayer  in  a  Storm. 

LORD  GOD,  wIksc  way  is  in  the  sea,  and  Thy  path 
in  the  great  waters :  Hearken  unto  us,  we  beseech 
Thee,  calling  out  of  the  depth  of  misery,  and  out  of  the 
jaws  of  death,  which  is  now  ready  to  swallow  us  up. 

Save,  Lord,  or  we  perish. 

0  send  Thy  word  of  command  to  rebuke  the  raging 
winds  and  the  roaring  sea — that  we,  being  delivered 
from  this  distress,  may  live  to  serve  Thee,  and  to  glorify 
Thy  holy  name. 

Help,  Lord,  and  save  us  for  Thy  mercy's  sake. 

Thanksgiving  after  a  Storm. 

MOST  blessed  and  glorious  Lord  God,  who  art  of  in- 
finite goodness  and  mercy:  The  heavens  and  the 
earth  praise  Thee,  the  seas,  and  every  thing  that  moveth 
therein.  Yet  shall  we,  Thine  unworthy  servants,  espe- 
cially magnify  Thee,  in  that  Thou  hast  compassed  us 
with  songs  of  deliverance. 

Thou  hast  showed  us  terrible  things,  and  wonders  in 
the  deep,  that  we  might  stand  in  awe  of  Thee.  Thou 
hast  showed  us  how  both  winds  and  waves  obey  Thy 
command,  that  we  may  learn,  even  from  them,  to  obey 
Thy  voice  and  to  do  Thy  will. 

We  bless  and  glorify  Thy  name  for  having  saved  us 
when  we  were  ready  to  perish.  And  we  implore  Thee 
to  make  us  as  truly  sensible  now  of  Thy  mercy,  as  we 
were  then  of  the  danger.  Give  us  hearts  always  ready 
to  express  our  thankfulness,  not  by  words  only,  but  also 
by  being  more  obedient  to  Thy  holy  commandments. 

Continue,  we  beseech  Thee,  this  Thy  goodness  to  us, 
that  we  whom  Thou  hast  mercifully  delivered  from 
death,  may  constantly  walk  before  Tliee  in  newness  of 
life,  and  come  at  lust  into  Thy  heavenly  presence, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

U* 


fewmual  Af  §tariajjk 


^  In  some  of  the  States,  marriage  is  regulated  by  Statute;  and  no  one 
should  officiate  without  being  first  assured  of  his  authority  so  to  do. 
He  should  also  see  that  all  the  prescribed  forms  of  Law  (if  there  be 
any)  have  been  duly  attended  to.  Invariably,  a  Certificate  should  be 
given ;  and  a  record  should  be  kept,  that  so  a  duplicate  may  at  any 
time  be  furnished,  if  required. 

If  The  Minister,  if  satisfied  that  there  is  no  reasonable  hindrance  to 
the  intended  marriage,  will  request  the  parties  to  arise,  and  accom- 
pany him,  with  mind  and  heart,  to  the  throne  of  grace. 


ALMIGHTY  GOD,  our  Heavenly  Father,  who  dost 
set  the  solitary  in  families,  and  hast  gathered  the 
holiest  affections  into  the  circle  of  a  loving  home :  We 
give  Thee  hearty  thanks  for  the  institution  of  Marriage, 
for  the  tenderness  of  its  ties,  and  the  sacredness  of  its 
obligations.  And  we  offer  up  our  trustful  prayer,  that 
Thy  blessing  may  rest  on  the  solemn  vows  of  the  pre- 
sent hour. 

Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  0  Lord,  that  these  Thy  ser- 
vants, through  Thy  favor  attending  them,  may  realize 
all  the  fond  hopes  with  which  they  enter  into  the  mar- 
ried life.  May  the  joining  of  hands  be  consecrated  by  the 
union  of  hearts.  And  do  Thou  help  them  clearly  to  see, 
and  deeply  to  feel,  that  joy  or  sorrow  will  be  the  expe- 
rience of  their  companionship,  according  as  they  keep 
or  neglect  the  promises  made  this  day. 

Let  heavenly  wisdom  be  their  guide,  and  goodness 
and  mercy  continually  follow  them.  Make  straight 
their  paths,  and  bestow  upon  them  all  needed  temporal 
and  spiritual  gifts.  Be  with  them  through  all  the 
duties  and  pleasures  and  trials  of  life ;  and  when  they 
shall  have  filled  the  measure  of  their  usefulness  upon 
the  earth,  may  they  pass  serenely  into  the  glorified 
family  above,  through  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ.  Amen> 
162 


MATRIMONY.  1G3 


f  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

AS  an  expression  of  your  mutual  desire  and  purpose 
to  be  joined   in  Marriage,  you  will  please  take 
each  other  by  the  right  hand. 

tf  To  the  Man : 

IN  the  presence  of  the  Lord,  [  and  of  these  witnesses,] 
you  do  take  this  woman  to  be  your  Wife, — pro 
mising  to  love,  honor  and  cherish  her,  and  in  all  things 
to  be  unto  her  a  faithful  husband,  so  long  as  you  both 
shall  live.     [Answer:  I  do. 

\  To  the  Woman : 

IN  the  presence  of  the  Lord,  [and  of  these  witnesses,] 
you  do  take  this  man  to  be  your  Husband, — pro- 
mising to  love,  honor  and  cherish  him,  and  in  all  things 
to  be  unto  him  a  faithful  wife,  so  long  as  you  both  shall 
live.     [Answer:  I  do. 

J  Then  shall  the  Minister  add: 

FORASMUCH  as  you  have  entered  into  the  honorable 
estate  of  Matrimony,  by  mutual  promise  and  pledge, 
I  do  pronounce  you  to  be  Husband  and  Wife.  Whom 
God  hath  joined  together,  let  no  man  put  asunder. 

%  The  ring  (if  one  be  in  readiness  for  the  occasion)  shall  here  be  put  on 
the  fourth  finger  of  the  -wife's  left  hand  by  the  husband;  and  the 
Minister,  laying  his  hand  on  the  hands  thus  joined,  shall  say, 

LET  this  emblem  of  eternity,  presented  and  received 
as  a  token  of  mutual  love,  be  a  cherished  memorial 
of  the  vows  assumed  this  day.     And  may  the  peace  of 
God,  which  passeth  all  understanding,  keep  your  hearts 
and  minds  through  Jesus  Christ. 
r  Benediction: 

THE  Lord  bless  you,  and  keep  you :  The  Lord  make 
IIi<  face  shine  upon  you,  and  be  gracious  unto  you: 
The  Lord  lift  np  His  countenance  upon  you,  and  give 
you  peace,  for  evermore.     Amen. 


gcMcatimt  of  Cpta. 


Mark  x.  13-16. 

AND  they  brought  young  children  to  him,  that  he  should 
touch  them ;  and  his  disciples  rebuked  those  that 
brought  them.  But  when  Jesus  saw  it,  he  was  much  dis- 
pleased, and  said  unto  them, 

Suffer  the  little  children  to  come  unto  me,  and  forbid 
them  not ;  for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  God.  Verily,  I 
say  unto  you,  Whosoever  shall  not  receive  the  kingdom  of 
God  as  a  little  child,  he  shall  not  enter  therein. 

And  he  took  them  up  in  his  arms,  put  his  hands  upon 
them,  and  blessed  them. 

%  To  the  Parents. 

MY  DEAR  FRIENDS :  Though  we  cannot  now  come 
into  the  visible  presence  of  the  Saviour,  the  loving 
heart  that  welcomed  little  children  with  a  benediction, 
is  the  same  to-day,  yesterday,  and  for  ever.  And  if  he 
will  surely  be  in  the  midst  when  two  or  three  disciples 
are  assembled  in  his  name,  we  may  not  doubt  his  special 
favor  when  we  commend  little  children  to  his  heavenly 
blessing. 

%  The  Minister,  taking  the  child  in  his  arms  if  conyenient,  and  using 
water  if  requested,  or  simply  laying  his  hand  upon  the  child,  will 
announce  the  name,  and  say, 

NOW,  in  the  morning  of  life,  [by  baptism]  I  solemnly 
dedicate  thee  to  the  remembrance  and  worship  of 
God  our  Father,  in  the  name  of  Christ  our  Redeemer, 
and  of  the  Holy  Spirit  of  Truth. 

The  Lord  deliver  thee  in  the  day  of  temptation,  and 
quicken  thee  to  delight  in  His  law.  The  Lord  be  thy 
comforter  in  the  sorrows  of  the  life  that  now  is,  thy  light 
in  the  dark  valley,  and  thine  exceeding  joy  in  the  life 
that  is  to  come. 

fl  In  the  prayer  following,  the  Minister  will  make  the  requisite  changes 
if  the  child  be  a  female,  or  if  there  be  more  than  one. 
164 


DEDICATION     OF     CHILDREN.  165 


rATIIER  ALMIGHTY,  who  dost  claim  children  as 
Thy  heritage,  and  hast  declared  in  Thy  holy  word 
that  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven :  How  great,  0 
Lord,  is  Thy  goodness  toward  us,  even  when  we  know 
Thee  not !  With  what  marvellous  tokens  of  Thy  tender- 
ness dost  Thou  crown  our  earliest  days  and  years ! 

In  the  full  assurance  of  hope  we  commend  this  child 
to  Thy  faithfulness  and  love ;  yet  the  yearnings  of  the 
heart  go  forth  in  prayer,  when  we  consider  the  evils 
which  are  abroad  in  the  earth. 

Let  Thy  fatherly  hand  be  over  this  helpless  one,  that 
he  may  enjoy  the  blessing  of  those  who  seek  Thee  early 
and  find  Thee  truly.  May  he  be  trained  into  remem- 
brance of  Thee  in  the  days  of  his  youth ;  and  grant, 
0  merciful  Helper,  that  he  may  be  enabled  so  to  endure 
in  the  midst  of  temptation,  as  to  receive  the  crown  of 
life  which  Thou  hast  promised  unto  all  who  love  Thee. 

Endue  these  parents,  0  Lord,  with  wisdom  from 
above,  that  they  may  faithfully  fulfil  the  vows  of  this 
solemn  hour.  Continually  renew  the  thought,  that  they 
have  offered  at  Thine  altar,  in  devout  dedication  to  Thee, 
the  cherished  gift  of  Thy  goodness  to  them;  and  inspire 
them,  we  beseech  Thee,  with  a  living  sense  of  duty,  that 
this  child  may  ever  bless  them  for  early  reverence  of 
Thy  holy  name. 

fl  Benediction : 

THE  Lord  bless  you,  and  keep  you :  The  Lord  make 
His  face  shine  upon  you,  and  be  gracious  unto  you : 
The  Lord  lift  up  His  countenance  upon  you,  and  give 
you  peace,  for  evermore.     Amen. 


f  If  a  child  be  dangerously  ill,  and  the  parents  shall  request  the  rite 
of  Dedication  or  Baptism,  the  following  formula  may  be  used : 

"VfOW,  in  the  morning  of  thy  life,  and  while  the  shadow 
IN  of  a  cloud  is  upon  thee,  [by  baptism]  1  solemnly 
dedicate  thee  to  God  our  Father,  in  the  name  of  Christ 
our  Redeemer,  and  of  the  Holy  Spirit  of  Truth. 


166  CHRISTIAN      FELLOWSHIP. 


EVER-LIVING  FATHER,  with  whom  are  the  issues 
of  life,  and  the  issues  from  death :  Only  unto  Thee 
is  known  what  a  day  or  an  hour  may  bring  forth :  Only 
unto  Thee  is  known  the  sorrow  of  a  stricken  heart,  in  the 
perishing  of  a  cherished  hope. 

If  it  may  be,  0  our  God,  grant  recovery  to  this  child, 
and  ever  have  him  in  Thy  merciful  keeping,  that  he  may 
glorify  Thy  name  by  a  righteous  and  peaceful  life.  If 
it  be  possible,  let  the  cup  of  bitterness  be  taken  away 
from  pleading  lips :  Nevertheless,  not  our  will,  but  Thy 
will,  be  done. 

Thou  doest  all  things  well.  Whatever  of  woe  shall 
come  to  us  from  Thy  fatherly  hand,  enable  us  to  bow  in 
the  submissive  prayer,  Even  so,  Father,  for  so  it  seemeth 
good  in  Thy  sight. 

God  of  Hope :  Increase  our  faith,  that  we  may  freely 
trust  Thee  where  we  cannot  fully  trace  Thee ;  and  of 
Thy  great  mercy  bring  us  at  last  into  the  blessed  land, 
where  sorrow  and  sighing  shall  be  known  no  more. 

^  Benediction,  as  at  the  close  of  the  preceding  formula. 


Christian  idta$I]i£- 

Children  and  youth,  and  all  other  persons,  should  be  instructed  in  the 
principles  of  Christianity,  and,  if  found  worthy,  encouraged  to  make 
open  profession  of  the  Christian  Faith. 

f  A  Hymn.    After  which, 

DEARLY  BELOVED  BRETHREN:  The  spirit  of 
prophecy,  in  foreshowing  a  time  of  refreshing  from 
aoove,  declared  that  "in  those  days  the  children  of 
Israel  shall  ask  the  way  to  Zion,  with  their  faces 
thitherward,  saying,  Come,  let  us  join  ourselves  to  the 
Lord  in  a  perpetual  covenant  which  shall  not  be  for- 
gotten. " 

And  it  was  announced,  as  the  manner  and  form  of 
the  covenant  of  peace,  that  "one  shall  say,  I  am  the 


CHRISTIAN      FELLOWSHIP.  167 


Lord's,  and  another  shall  call  himself  by  the  name  of 
Jacob,  and  another  shall  subscribe  with  his  hand  unto 
the  Lord,  and  surname  himself  by  the  name  of  Israel." 

A  nobler  and  loftier  name  than  that  of  Jacob  or 
Israel,  has  been  proclaimed  among  the  nations.  It  is 
the  name  of  Jesus.  In  that  redeeming  name  every 
knee  shall  yet  bow,  and  every  tongue  confess  that  he  is 
Lord  of  All,  to  the  glory  of  God  the  Father. 

Blessed  are  they  who  have  so  entered  into  the  spirit 
of  this  great  truth,  as  devoutly  to  surname  themselves 
by  the  name  of  Christ. 

How  becoming  it  is  when  even  children  greet  the 
Messiah  in  the  temple-cry,  Hosanna  in  the  highest! 

How  worthily  may  the  generous  sentiments  of  youth 
be  dedicated  to  remembrance  of  the  Son  of  Man! 

How  greatly  is  manhood  ennobled  by  avowal  of  the 
name  and  religion  of  the  Lord  of  Life! 

How  befitting  it  is  that  the  weary  pilgrim,  bowed  in 
the  evening  of  years,  and  going  down  into  the  valley, 
should  call  upon  the  name  of  the  Victor  of  Death! 

By  believing  in  him — rather,  by  believing  with  him, 
by  believing  in  God  our  Father  as  Christ  believed  and 
taught — we  come  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  Enter- 
ing by  the  Door,  we  find  the  Way,  and  the  Truth,  and 
the  Life  ;  and  through  the  Faith,  Hope  and  Charity  of 
the  Xew  Covenant,  we  enter  into  the  promised  rest. 

f  To  the  Candidates. 

MY  DEAR  FRIENDS :  You  have  come  hither,  in  the 
fear  of  the  Lord,  I  trust,  and  with  a  conscience 
void  of  offence  toward  both  God  and  man,  desiring  to 
receive  the  fellowship  of  the  Christian  Church. 

"We  have  assurance  that  you  are  worthy  of  personal 
sympathy  and  friendship;  yet  the  question  put  by  the 
blessed  Saviour  to  his  disciples,  in  the  time  of  his  hu- 
miliation, may  properly  be  put  to  you,  now  in  the  day 
of  his  dominion  and  glory:  AVhat  think  ye  of  Christ? 


168  CHRISTIAN     FELLOWSHIP. 


I  believe  that  Jesus  is  the  Christ,  the  Son  of  the  living 
God,  the  Saviour  of  the  world. 

Upon  this  rock,  saith  the  Messiah,  will  I  build  my 
Church.  The  truth  you  have  avowed  is  the  chief  corner- 
stone of  our  holy  religion ;  and  other  foundation  can  no 
man  lay.  This,  indeed,  is  the  victory  that  overcometh 
the  world,  even  our  faith ;  for  who  is  he  that  overcometh 
the  world,  but  he  who  believeth  that  Jesus  is  the  Sou 
of  God? 

Do  you  also  make  open  acknowledgment  of  your 
obligation  and  desire  to  lead  a  truly  Christian  life? 

Answer:  I  do. 

Then  surely  you  are  entitled  to  the  Christian  name, 
and  worthy  the  fellowship  of  the  Christian  Church. 

It  is  nevertheless  true,  in  a  most  solemn  sense,  that 
"if  any  man  have  not  the  spirit  of  Christ,  he  is  none  of 
his."  And  forasmuch  as  we  should  ever  be  sensible  of 
our  infirmities,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  the  merciful 
Helper,  it  is  seemly  and  needful  that  we  invoke  a 
blessing. 

[let  us  pray.] 

GOD  OYER  ALL,  blessed  for  ever,  in  whose  presence 
is  fulness  of  joy:  Grant  us  Thy  continual  help, 
that  we  who  approach  Thee  in  the  name  of  Thy  be- 
loved Son,  may  know  him  to  be  the  Way,  and  the 
Truth,  and  the  Life.  Draw  us  to  Thyself,  0  Lord,  by 
Thine  own  good  spirit,  that  our  souls  may  evermore  re- 
joice in  the  light  and  the  blessing  of  Thy  fatherly  love. 

^  All  unite  in  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

Our  Father  who  art  in  Heaven:  Hallowed  be  Thy 
name:  Thy  kingdom  come:  Thy  will  be  done,  in  earth 
as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread. 
And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who 
trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation, 
but  deliver  us  from  evil.  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and 
the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 


CHRISTIAN     FELLOWSHIP.  1G9 


^  In  baptizing  or  dedicating  such  of  the  candidates  as  have  not  pre- 
vii  rosly  been  baptized  or  dedicated,  use  the  formula  on  page  161,  sub- 
stituting "in  the  days  of  thy  youth,"  or  "in  the  maturity  of  thy 
life."    Or  this  formula,  if  preferred: 

I  BAPTIZE  thee  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of 
the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 
The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee:  The  Lord  make 
Ilis  face  shine  upon  thee,  and  be  gracious  unto  thee: 
The  Lord  lift  up  His  countenance  upon  thee,  and  give 
thee  peace. 

[let  us  pray.] 

TWTIIER  OF  ALL,  who  hast  called  upon  us  to  look 
J-  unto  Jesus,  the  author  and  finisher  of  our  faith:  In 
great  mercy  look  Thou  upon  these  his  disciples,  who  now 
call  upon  Thee. 

Grant,  0  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  they  may  ever 
honor  him  who  was  meek  and  lowly  in  heart,  and  bow 
to  the  sceptre  while  they  glory  in  the  cross.  Endue 
them  with  Thy  heavenly  grace,  that  their  profession  of 
faith  may  be  witnessed  and  confirmed  by  a  devotional 
life;  and  keep  them  ever  in  Thy  fear  and  love,  that  in 
all  things  they  may  glorify  Thy  name,  through  our  Lord 
and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.    Amen. 

f  Right  Hand  of  Fellowship. 

MY  DEAR  BRETHREN :  Most  heartily  do  we  wel- 
come you  to  all  the  duties  and  privileges  of  the 
Church  of  Christ:  In  token  whereof,  I  extend  to  you 
the  Right  Hand  of  Fellowship. 

r  The  Minister  may  afterward  read  Eph.  ii.  19-22  and  Col.  i.  9-13. 
iption,  Jude  24,  25. 
"V^OW  unto  Him  who  is  able  to  keep  us  from  falling, 
-1  ^     and  to  present  us  faultless  before  the  presence  of 
His  glory  with  exceeding  joy, — to  the  only  wise  God 
our  Saviour,  be  glory  and  majesty,  dominion  and  power, 
both  now  and  ever.    Amen. 
15 


©rta  at  %  tammtwm. 


The  solemn  scene  commemorated  in  the  Lord's  Supper,  would  seem  to 
call  for  more  attention  than  can  be  given  to  it  at  the  close  of  another 
service ;  and  it  is  meet  that  the  people  should  be  present,  not  as  spec- 
tators of  a  ceremonial,  but  as  partakers  in  the  religious  observance. 

f  Introductory  Sentences. 

C\  OD  so  loved  the  world,  that  lie  gave  His  only-begot- 
vX  ten  Son,  that  whosoever  believeth  in  him  should 
not  perish,  but  have  everlasting  life. 

To  this  end  was  Jesus  born, — that  he  might  bear  wit- 
ness unto  the  truth,  fulfil  the  law,  save  the  world,  and 
communicate  an  abundant  life  unto  all  souls. 

He  is  the  Way,  and  the  Truth,  and  the  Life  : — No 
man  cometh  to  the  Father  but  by  him. 

He  is  the  Light  of  the  world: — Whoso  followeth 
him  shall  not  walk  in  darkness,  but  shall  have  the 
light  of  life. 

He  is  the  Door: — By  him  if  any  man  enter  in,  he 
shall  be  saved,  and  shall  go  in  and  out,  and  find  pasture. 

He  is  the  good  Shepherd  : — The  good  Shepherd  giveth 
his  life  for  the  sheep. 

He  is  the  Bread  of  God  : — If  any  man  eat  of  this 
bread,  he  shall  live  for  ever. 

He  is  the  Giver  of  Living  Water: — Whosoever 
drinketh  of  the  water  of  this  world,  shall  thirst  again ; 
but  whosoever  drinketh  of  the  water  that  Christ  shall 
give  him,  shall  never  thirst ;  but  the  water  that  Christ 
shall  give  him,  shall  be  in  him  a  well  of  water,  spring- 
ing up  into  everlasting  life. 

He  is  the  true  Vine,  and  his  Father  is  the  husband- 
man. Let  us  abide  in  him,  and  he  in  us.  We  can- 
not bear  fruit  ourselves,  except  we  abide  in  the  Vine. 
If  we  abide  in  him,  and  his  words  abide  in  us,  we  shall 
ask  what  we  will,  and  it  shall  be  done  unto  us. 
170 


TIIE     COMMUNION.  171 


Let  us  keep  his  commandments,  and  continue  in  his 
love,  that  his  joy  may  remain  in  us,  and  that  our  joy 
may  be  full. 

Let  us  labor,  not  for  the  meat  that  perisheth,  but  for 
the  meat  that  endureth  unto  everlasting  life,  which  the 
Son  of  Man  shall  give  unto  us : — for  him  hath  God  the 
Father  sealed. 

f  Imitation. 

HERE,  then,  dearly  beloved,  around  the  table  of  a 
common  Master,  let  us  keep  an  hour  in  memory 
of  our  Lord ;  and  through  spiritual  communion  seek  a 
greater  nearness  "with  each  other,  and  a  holier  union 
with  our  Saviour.  —  Let  us  come  boldly  unto  the  throne 
of  grace,  that  we  may  obtain  mercy,  and  find  grace  to 
help  in  time  of  need. 

Minister.  0  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ :  Quicken  our  hearts,  that  we  may  discern  the 
Lord's  body,  and  be  brought  into  fellowship  with  his 
spirit. 

People.  0  Lord  our  God  :  Give  us  a  right  spirit,  and 
help  us  to  express  our  gratitude  and  reverence  to  the 
Saviour,  by  commemorating  his  death  in  the  way  which 
he  hath  appointed ;  and  may  we  strive  to  become  one, 
through  faith  in  Jesus  Christ  our  Redeemer. 

fi  A  Hymn. 

%  Then  may  follow  an  Address,  at  the  discretion  of  the  Minister;  after 
which  he  shall  read  1  Cor.  xi.  20-25. 

FOR  I  have  received  of  the  Lord,  that  which  also  I 
delivered  unto  you :  That  the  Lord  Jesus,  the  same 
night  in  which  he  was  betrayed,  took  bread ;  and  when 
he  had  given  thanks,  he  brake  it,  and  said,  Take,  eat  r 
This  is  my  body,  which  is  broken  for  you :  This  do  in 
remembrance  of  me. 

After  the  same  manner,  also,  he  took  the  cup,  when 
he  had  supped,  saying,  This  is  the  new  testament  in 
my  blood  :  This  do,  as  oft  as  ye  drink  of  it,  in  remem- 
brance of  me. 


172  THE    COMMUNION. 


LITANY. 

Minister.  Let  us  draw  nigh  unto  the  Father  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that  lie  would  grant  us,  by  the  in- 
ward working  of  His  Spirit,  to  be  of  one  mind  and  one 
heart ;  that  He  would  teach  us  the  right  way ;  that  lie 
would  open  our  souls  to  receive  His  most  sacred  gifts ; 
that  we  may  comprehend  the  love  which  passeth  all 
knowledge,  and  be  filled  with  all  the  fulness  of  God. 

People.  We  thank  Thee,  Father,  Lord  of  heaven 
and  earth,  that  Thou  didst  send  Jesus,  Thine  only- 
begotten  Son,  to  be  the  Saviour  of  the  world ;  and 
grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  through  faith  in  his  name, 
and  by  the  power  of  his  love,  our  souls  may  be  lifted 
into  the  fellowship  of  saints  and  angels,  and  enjoy  the 
communion  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit. 

Minister.  0  God,  Heavenly  Father:  Dispose  our 
minds  to  see  in  Jesus  Christ  all  whatsoever  we  can  or 
ought  to  desire,  in  the  life  of  our  souls ;  and  may  we 
devoutly  receive  him  as  our  Hope,  our  Strength,  and 
our  Redeemer. 

People.  Almighty  Father:  "We  come  to  this  table, 
trusting  in  Thy  goodness  and  great  mercy.  We  are 
not  worthy  to  look  up  to  Thee,  and,  behold,  Thou 
comest  down  to  us,  and  dost  invite  us  to  this  feast  of 
love. 

Minister.  Help  us,  therefore,  to  examine  our  hearts, 
and  to  humble  ourselves  entirely  in  Thy  presence ;  con- 
fessing our  sins,  lamenting  our  daily  offences,  and  ear- 
nestly desiring  to  be  healed  of  all  disorderly  affections. 

People.  Father  of  Mercies,  and  God  of  all  comfort : 
We  give  thanks  to  Thee,  because  Thou  hast  deigned  to 
be  mindful  of  us,  and  hast  never  ceased  to  do  us  good. 

Minister.  Therefore,  brethren,  let  us  be  encouraged 
to  approach  unto  the  Holiest,  by  a  new  and  living  way; 
looking  unto  Christ  as  our  true  Guide,  and  the  only 
Rest  of  our  souls. 


TIIE     COMMUNION.  173 


f  A  Hymn. 
Or  the  Minister  may  proceed  at  once  to  read  as  follows : 

YE  who  do  truly  and  earnestly  desire  to  learn  of 
Jesus  Christ,  and  to  co-operate  in  the  study  and 
practice  of  his  religion;  -who  would  live  in  love  and 
charity  "with  your  neighbors,  and  -would  grow  in  the 
Christian  life, — draw  near  with  faith,  and  take  this 
holy  ordinance  to  your  comfort,  and  make  your  humble 
confession  to  Almighty  God. 

GENERAL    CONFESSION  : 
To  be  made  by  the  Minister  and  the  People  together. 

ALMIGHTY  GOD,  Heavenly  Father:  Thou  alone 
knowest  how  poor  and  weak  we  are,  and  how 
much  we  need  to  have  our  hearts  enriched  by  Thy 
love,  and  our  souls  joined  to  Thee  by  the  grace  of  eter- 
nal union. 

We  humbly  acknowledge  our  weakness,  and  the  sins 
which  we  from  time  to  time  have  most  grievously  com- 
mitted, by  thought,  word,  and  deed,  against  Thy  great 
goodness — against  our  Master,  Jesus  Christ — against 
our  own  souls — and  against  our  brethren. 

Have  mercy  upon  us,  Most  Merciful  Father:  Com- 
fort, and  help  us.  Raise  our  hearts  up  to  Thee  in 
heaven,  and  suffer  us  no  more  to  wander  upon  earth. 

In  the  name  of  Thy  beloved  Son,  we  beseech  Thee 
to  forgive  us  all  that  is  past ;  and  grant  that  we  may 
ever  hereafter  serve  and  please  Thee,  in  newness  of 
life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

![  Then  the  Minister  may  read  these  verses. 

HE  All  what  words  of  comfort  our  Saviour  saith  unto 
all  who  desire  his  help : 
Come  unto  me,  all  ye  that  labor  and  are  heavy  laden, 
and  I  will  give  you  rest. 

Believe  me  that  I  am  in  the  Father,  and  the  Father 
in  me. ...And  whatsoever  ye  shall  ask  in  my  name,  that 
will  I  do,  that  the  Father  may  be  glorified  in  the  Son. 
I  am  the  bread  of  life:  lie  that  cometh  to  me  shall 
16* 


174  THE     COMMUNION. 


thirst. 

Let  not  your  heart  be  troubled,  neither  let  it  be 
afraid. 

I  will  not  leave  you  comfortless:  I  will  come  to  you. 

If  ye  love  me,  keep  my  commandments. ...Ye  are  my 
friends,  if  ye  do  whatsoever  I  command  you. 

Peace  I  leave  with  you :  my  peace  I  give  unto  you. 

ff  Then  may  follow  this  prayer. 

HEAVENLY  FATHER :  Help  us  to  listen  aright  to 
these  and  to  all  the  words  of  our  Saviour,  that 
so  we  may  enter  into  the  spirit  which  they  contain  and 
express,  and  be  raised  up  into  newness  of  being. 

Thou  didst  send  Jesus,  Thy  Son,  to  be  the  Life  of 
the  World ;  and  we  thank  Thee  that  this  Life  revealed 
itself  through  the  course  of  his  ministry  on  earth,  in- 
forming his  deeds,  giving  power  to  his  words,  support- 
ing his  sufferings  and  death,  and  that,  through  death, 
it  attained  its  completeness. 

We  thank  Thee,  also,  that  the  attraction  of  this 
highest  Life  in  Jesus,  reached  and  drew  forward  his 
first  disciples,  flowing  into  their  hearts  through  daily 
intercourse,  and  empowering  them  to  perform  deeds  of 
beneficence  and  blessing. 

And  now  that  we  are  met  together  for  communion, 
grant,  0  Father,  that  the  Life  which  Jesus  embodied, 
and  disciples  communicated,  may  be  in  us  a  quicken- 
ing energy,  and  prepare  our  souls  to  receive  him,  the 
Lord  of  Life,  who  is  no  longer  the  visible  and  limited 
person,  but  the  unseen  and  limitless  spirit.  May  we 
feel  that,  in  absolute  reality,  Christ  is  still  present  to 
mankind,  and  nearer  to  us  through  his  exaltation  and 
glory,  and  more  truly  with  us,  than  if  clothed  with  a 
mortal  body. 

Help  us  consciously  to  draw  near  to  him,  and  to 
remember  him  in  the  way  which  he  hath  appointed. 


THE     COMMUNION.  175 


Bless  these  symbols  of  strength  and  joy  now  on  the 
table  before  us ;  and  may  our  minds  be  fed  with  the 
bread  from  heaven,  and  our  hearts  refreshed  with  living 
water. 

In  this  hour  may  nothing  separate  us,  but  may  we 
all  be  one, — bringing  to  Thee,  through  Christ,  one  gift 
of  contrite  and  grateful  souls,  and  one  prayer  for  union 
with  our  Saviour,  and  with  our  God.  Accept  our  offer- 
ing, and  the  prayer  we  breathe  in  the  name  and  spirit 
of  our  Master.     Amen. 

Minister.     Lift  up  your  hearts. 

Answer.     We  will  lift  them  up  unto  the  Lord. 

Minister.     Let  us  give  thanks  unto  our  God. 

Answer.     It  is  meet  and  right  so  to  do. 

Minister.  It  is  very  meet,  right,  and  our  bounden 
duty,  that  we  should  at  all  times,  and  in  all  places, 
give  thanks  unto  Thee,  0  Lord,  Holy  Father,  Almighty, 
Everlasting  God  : 

Minister  and  People  together. 

Therefore  with  angels  and  archangels,  and  all  the 
company  of  heaven,  we  laud  and  magnify  Thy  glorious 
name  :  evermore  praising  Thee,  and  saying,  Holy,  Holy, 
Holy  Lord  God  Almighty!  heaven  and  earth  are  full 
of  Thy  glory.     Glory  be  to  Thee,  0  Lord  Most  High. 

r  Then  the  Minister  shall  read  as  follows. 

AS  they  were  eating,  Jesus  took  bread,  and  1  ' 
it,  and  brake  it,  and  gave  it  to  his  disciples  ;  and 
said,  Take,  eat.  this  is  my  body.  And  he  took  the  cup, 
and  gave  thanks  and  gave  it  to  thorn,  saying,  Drink  ye 
all  of  it:  for  this  is  my  blood  of  the  new  covenant, 
which  is  shed  for  the  remission  of  sins. 
\  lie  may  then  offer  an  extempore  prayer.  After  which  he  may  1  n  ik 
and  distribute  the  bread,  and  hand  the  cup  to  the  people.  And  tl 
handing  the  bread,  he  may  say, 

Take  and  eat  this  in  remembrance  of  Christ. 

f  And  when  he  hands  the  cup,  he  may 

Drink  this  in  remembrance  of  Christ. 


176  THE     COMMUNION. 


N 
%  When  all  have  received  the  Communion,  a  hymn  may  he  sung,  and 
at  the  close  the  following  Anthem  may  be  said  by 
the  Minister  and  the  People. 

GLORY  be  to  God  on  high,  and  on  earth  peace,  good- 
will to  men.  We  praise  Thee,  we  bless  Thee,  we 
worship  Thee,  we  give  thanks  to  Thee  for  Thy  great 
glory,  0  Lord  God,  Heavenly  King,  God  the  Father 
Almighty. 

We  bless  Thee  for  sending  Thy  beloved  Son  into  the 
world,  to  save  sinners ;  for  exalting  him  unto  Thy  right 
hand  in  heaven ;  for  all  the  gifts  and  graces  of  Thy 
Holy  Spirit,  and  for  the  hope  of  eternal  life. 

For  Thou  only  art  wise,  and  holy,  and  good:  Thou 
only  art  the  Lord  :  Thou  dost  govern  all  things,  both 
in  heaven  and  earth.  Therefore,  Blessing,  and  honor, 
and  glory,  and  power,  be  unto  Him  who  sitteth  upon 
the  throne,  and  unto  the  Lamb,  for  ever  and  ever.  Amen. 

%  Benediction. 

THE  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding, 
keep  your  hearts  and  minds  in  the  knowledge  and 
love  of  God,  and  of  His  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord : 
And  the  blessing  of  the  Heavenly  Father  be  amongst 
you,  and  remain  with  you,  always.     Amen. 


SECOND    FORMULA. 

When  the  Lord's  Supper  is  administered  at  the  close  of  another  service, 
the  following  formula  may  be  used. 

1  Corinthians  xi.  23-25. 

I  HAVE  received  of  the  Lord  that  which  also  I  de- 
livered unto  you:  That  the  Lord  Jesus,  the  same 
night  in  which  he  was  betrayed,  took  bread;  and  when 
he  had  given  thanks,  he  brake  it,  and  said,  Take,  eat: 
This  is  my  body  which  is  broken  for  you  :  This  do  in  re- 
membrance of  me.  After  the  same  manner  also  he  took 
the  cup,  when  he  had  supped,  saying,  This  cup  is  the 
new  covenant  in  my  blood :  This  do,  as  oft  as  ye  drink 
it,  in  remembrance  of  me. 


THE     COMMUNION.  177 


f  Then  shall  the  Minister  address  the  assembly: 

DEARLY  BELOVED  BRETHREN:  AVe  gather 
around  these  symbols,  regarding  them  with  no 
superstitious  awe,  but  as  helps  to  the  remembrance  of  a 
Frien*d,  whom  not  having  seen,  we  love, — in  whom, 
though  now  we  see  him  not,  vet  believing,  we  rejoice 
with  joy  unspeakable  and  full  of  glory. 

Wherefore,  I  beseech  you,  draw  near  with  grateful 
and  lowly  hearts,  that  with  much  profit  we  may  eat  of 
this  bread  and  drink  of  this  cup. 

The  rite  we  celebrate  is  in  memory  of  the  Lord  Jesus 
Christ, — even  of  the  blessed  Saviour  who,  when  he  was 
upon  the  earth,  went  about  doing  good, — who  lived  for 
us,  and  died  for  us,  and  rose  again,  bringing  life  and 
immortality  to  light. 

Though  exalted  to  the  right  hand  of  the  Majesty  on 
high,  he  is  not  ashamed  to  call  us  brethren ;  and  no  one 
to  whom  his  character  and  victory  have  been  truly  re- 
vealed, will  be  ashamed  to  call  him  Lord.  How  Large 
and  merciful  was  the  purpose  of  his  mission!  how  truly 
divine  his  spirit  and  life!  how  solemn  the  joy  that  is  set 
before  us,  in  the  testimonies  concerning  him! 

If  Here  may  follow  the  Introductory  Sentences  in  the  preceding  formula, 
or  such  other  Sentences  as  may  he  arranged  for  the  occasion. 

fl  Then  shall  the  Minister  add, 

BEHOLD,  my  brethren,  what  manner  of  love  the 
Father  hath  bestowed  upon  us!  And  what  trustful 
devotion  there  is  in  the  apostle's  thought:  He  who 
spared  not  His  own  Son,  but  delivered  him  up  for  us 
all,  how  shall  He  not  with  him  also  freely  give  us  all 
things? 

The  seed  of  the  woman,  bruising  the  serpent's  head: 
The  seed  of  Abraham,  blessing  all  the  posterity  of 
Adam:  Surely  he  is  the  Deliverer  sot  forth  in  the  pro- 
phecy of  Israel: — The  sceptre  shall  not  depart  from 
Judah,  nor  a  lawgiver  from  between  his  feet,  until 
Shiloh  come: 

And  unto  him  shall  the  gathering  of  the  people  be. 


178  THE     COMMUNION. 


Lips  touched  by  a  live  coal  from  the  altar,  breathed 
the  prophecy  of  his  advent: — There  shall  come  forth  a 
rod  out  of  the  stem  of  Jesse,  and  a  Branch  shall  grow 
out  of  his  roots: 

And  this  is  the  name  whereby  lie  shall  be  called,  The 
Lord  our  Righteousness. 

Yet  he  came  unto  his  own,  and  his  own  received  him 
not.  The  glowing  words  of  inspiration  died  away  from 
a  darkened  people ;  and  the  spirit  of  prophecy  testified 
beforehand  the  sufferings  of  Christ. 

fl  Selection  41  :  "Who  hath  believed  our  report?" — %  After  which, 

FATHER  ALMIGHTY,  Thou  who  dwellest  in  the 
midst  of  light,  though  clouds  and  darkness  be 
round  about  Thee:  Graciously  behold  this  Thy  family, 
for  which  the  Lord  Jesus  was  content  to  be  rejected, 
and  betrayed,  and  given  up  into  the  hands  of  wicked 
men,  and  to  suffer  death  upon  the  cross.  And  grant, 
we  beseech  Thee,  that  all  who  shall  this  day  receive 
the  symbols  of  his  body  and  blood,  may  come  to  the 
ordinance  with  true  repentance,  and  faith,  and  charity ; 
and  do  Thou  mercifully  enable  them,  through  visible 
and  perishing  elements,  to  find  the  communion  and  the 
blessing  of  a  Saviour's  love.    Amen. 

IT  A  Hymn. 

BELOVED  IN  THE  LORD:  Hear  ye  the  words 
of  the  Blessed  Redeemer,  and  devoutly  attend  to 
the  voice  of  his  calling : 

Come  unto  me,  all  ye  who  labor  and  are  heavy  laden, 
and  I  will  give  you  rest.  Take  my  yoke  upon  you,  and 
learn  of  me;  for  I  am  meek  and  lowly  in  heart,  and  ye 
shall  find  rest  unto  your  souls. 

To  whom  shall  we  come  but  unto  Thee,  0  Lord?  Thou 
liasi  the  words  of  eternal  life. 

And  this  is  life  eternal,  that  they  might  know  Thee, 
the  only  true  God,  and  Jesus  Christ  whom  Thou  hast 
sent...;* Lord,  teach  us  to  pray. 

f  All  unite  in  the  Lord's  Prayer. 


THE     COMMUNION.  179 


fi  Then  shall  the  Minister  take  the  bread,  and  bless  the  Giver: 

JESUS  took  bread,  and  blessed,  and  brake  it,  and  gave 
it  to  his  disciples;  and  said,  Take,  eat,  this  is  my 
body  which  is  given  for  you.  This  do  in  remembrance 
of  me. 

— Blessed  be  the  Father  of  Lights,  the  Author  and 
Giver  of  all  good  things.  Blessed,  for  the  seed  of  the 
sower  and  for  the  bread  of  the  eater.  Blessed,  for  the 
Sower  and  the  seed  of  the  kingdom  of  heaven,  and  fur 
the  bread  that  nourisheth  unto  everlasting  life. 

f  While  breaking  the  bread : 

The  bread  of  God  is  he  who  cometh  down  from  heaven, 
and  giveth  life  unto  the  world. 

I  am  that  bread  of  life,  saith  the  Lord  Jesus.  I  am 
the  living  bread  which  came  down  from  heaven.  If  a 
man  eat  of  this  bread,  he  shall  live  for  ever;  and  the 
.bread  that  I  will  give  is  my  flesh,  which  I  will  give  for 
the  life  of  the  world. 

It  is  the  spirit  that  quickeneth:  The  flesh  profiteth 
nothing:  The  words  that  I  speak  unto  you,  they  are 
spirit,  and  they  are  life. 

f  The  bread  being  handed  to  the  people : 

Take,  and  eat,  in  remembrance  of  Christ. 

fi  Then  shall  the  Minister  take  the  cup,  and  give  thanks: 

AND  he  took  the  cup,  and  gave  thanks,  and  gave  it  to 
them,  saying,  Drink  ye  all  of  it;  for  this  is  my 
blood  of  the  new  covenant,  which  is  shed  for  the  remis- 
sion of  sins. 

— We  give  Thee  hearty  thanks,  Lord  of  heaven  and 
of  earth,  for  the  fruits  of  Thy  continual  goodness,  and 
for  the  gifts  of  Thy  fatherly  love.  Especially  would  we 
now  remember  Thy  Son,  our  Friend  and  Saviour,  as 
having  trodden  the  wine-press  alone,  pouring  out  his 
soul  even  unto  death. 

^  The  cup  being  handed  to  the  people.' 

Drink  of  this,  in  remembrance  of  Christ. 

%  All  having  partaken  : 


180  DEDICATION     OF    A    CHURCH. 


TTTE  have  communed,  my  brethren,  in  honor  and 
V  V  memory  of  One  who  suffered,  the  just  for  the 
unjust,  that  he  might  bring  us  to  God.  Being  found 
in  fashion  as  a  man,  he  humbled  himself,  and  became 
obedient  unto  death,  even  the  death  of  the  cross. 
Wherefore  God  also  hath  highly  exalted  him,  and 
given  him  a  name  which  is  above  every  name:  That  in 
the  name  of  Jesus  every  knee  should  bow,  of  things  in 
heaven,  and  things  in  earth,  and  things  under  the 
earth:  And  that  every  tongue  should  confess  that  Jesus 
Christ  is  Lord,  to  the  glory  of  God  the  Father. 

\  Prayer  of  Exaltation,  page  68. 

AND  when  they  had  sung  a  hymn,  they  went  out  into 
the  Mount  of  Olives. —  Let  us  unite  in  the  -  -  Hymn. 

fi  After  the  Hymn,  Benediction. 


gctoticw  of  a  Cjjuujr. 

*[  After  a  Hymn,  the  Congregation  vrill  rise.    If  Selection  5,  by  a  Minister 

in  the  pulpit,  and  the  other  clergy  in  slow  procession 

up  the  aisle  or  aisles.    %  Let  us  pray. 

ETERNAL,  Immortal,  axd  Invisible  God,  whom  the 
heaven  of  heavens  cannot  contain,  much  less  the 
walls  of  temples  made  with  hands — who  yet  dost  dwell 
with  men,  and  hast  promised  an  answer  of  blessing  unto 
all  who  call  upon  Thee  in  lowliness  of  mind :  Vouchsafe, 
0  Lord,  to  be  present  with  Thy  people,  here  assembled 
to  dedicate  this  place  to  the  honor  of  Thy  great  name — 
separating  it  henceforth  from  all  ordinary  and  common 
uses,  and  devoting  it  to  Thy  worship,  in  the  name  of 
Christ  our  Redeemer,  and  of  the  Holy  Spirit  of  Truth. 
Accept,  we  beseech  Thee,  this  hearty  acknowledgment 
of  the  truth  and  value  of  Religion ;  and  while  we  dedi- 
cate these  material  elements  to  the  noble  aims  of  spiritual 
culture,  may  we  feel  ourselves  consecrated  to  Thy  love 
and  glory,  growing  unto  a  holy  temple  in  the  Lord.  Amen. 


DEDICATION     OF     A     CHURCH.  181 


r  A  Hymn,  or  an  Anthem. 

^  The  Sentences  on  page  16  as  a  Scripture  Lesson,  followed   by  the 

Exhortation  and  Prayer  in  Order  I.  of  Public  "Worship. 

f  A  Hymn.    The  Sermon.     After  which, 

Prayer  of  Dedication. 

ALMIGHTY  GOD,  in  whose  favor  is  life,  and  with- 
out whose  blessing  all  endeavor  is  vain :  Let  Thine 
eyes  be  open,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  behold  the  free-will 
offering  of  this  temple  made  with  hands,  and  let  Thine 
ears  be  attent  unto  the  prayer  that  cometh  forth  of  our 
hearts  this  day. 

With  the  voice  of  gladness  have  we  brought  hither  the 
ark  of  the  covenant,  as  from  the  house  of  Obed-Edom  to 
Zion ;  yet  humbly  we  entreat  that  an  altar  of  devotion 
may  always  remain  in  the  sanctuary  of  home,  and  the 
family  circle  be  ever  an  accepted  group  around  the 
mercy-seat  of  the  New  Testament.  And  in  the  times 
and  seasons  of  public  worship,  may  Thy  sons  and  Thy 
daughters  here  assemble,  in  the  solemnity  of  a  common 
need  and  the  joy  of  a  common  faith,  to  seek  that  hidden 
manna  which  becometh  the  living  bread,  and  the  bud- 
ding rod  which  blossometh  and  beareth  the  fruit  of  eter- 
nal life.     Amen. 

Regard,  0  Lord,  the  supplication  of  Thy  people,  and 
grant  that  all  children  who  shall  in  this  house  be  dedi- 
cated to  Thy  service  and  worship,  may  be  so  trained  in 
the  way  they  should  go,  as  to  remember  their  Creator  in 
the  days  of  their  youth.  And  do  Thou  so  help  them  to 
endure  in  the  midst  of  temptation,  that  they  may  receive 
the  crown  of  life  which  Thou  hast  promised  unto  all 
who  love.  Thee.     Amen. 

Grant,  0  Lord,  that  whosoever  shall  here  make  pro- 
fession of  religion,  calling  upon  Thy  holy  name  in  self- 
consecration,  may  be  kept  in  the  pavilion  of  Thy  pre- 
sence from  the  pride  of  man  and  from  the  shame  of  the 
world,  and  be  so  imbued  with  Thy  heavenly  grace  as 
10 


182  DEDICATION    OF    A    CHURCH. 


openly  to  glorify  Thee,  in  sorrow  and  in  joy,  in  life  and 
in  death.     Amen. 

Grant,  0  Lord,  that  whosoever  shall  in  this  place  re- 
ceive the  symbols  of  the  body  and  the  blood  of  our  Re- 
deemer, may  come  to  that  ordinance  with  true  repent- 
ance, and  faith,  and  charity ;  and  do  Thou  enable  them, 
through  visible  and  perishing  elements,  to  find  the  com- 
munion and  the  blessing  of  a  Saviour's  love.     Amen. 

Grant,  0  Lord,  that  whosoever  shall  in  this  sanctuary 
be  joined  in  the  honorable  estate  of  Matrimony,  may 
faithfully  keep  the  vows  interchanged  at  Thine  altar, 
and  so  continue  in  the  unity  of  the  covenant  between 
them  made,  as  always  to  inherit  the  benediction  of  Thy 
presence  at  the  marriage-supper  of  the  Lamb.     Amen. 

Grant,  0  Lord,  that  all  such  as  come  hither  from  the 
house  of  mourning,  bewailing  the  broken  circle  of  friend- 
ship and  love,  may  here  find  the  grace  of  the  Comforter, 
and  have  such  heavenly  vision  of  Thy  merciful  purpose, 
and  of  reunion  where  sorrow  and  sighing  shall  be  no 
more,  as  to  receive  beauty  for  ashes,  the  oil  of  joy  for 
mourning,  and  the  garment  of  praise  for  the  spirit  of 
heaviness.     Amen. 

Grant,  0  Lord,  that  whosoever  shall  here  be  ordained 
as  ambassadors  of  Thy  truth  and  grace,  or  be  instituted 
as  pastors  in  the  Church  of  Christ,  may  magnify  their 
office  by  fidelity  to  their  ministry  and  a  godly  conversa- 
tion, that  so,  by  turning  many  to  righteousness,  they 
may  shine  as  the  stars  of  the  firmament  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

Grant,  0  Lord,  that  by  Thy  holy  word  which  shall  be 
ministered  in  this  temple  of  Thy  truth,  and  by  Thy  Holy 
Spirit  grafting  it  inwardly  in  the  heart,  the  hearers 
thereof  may  be  brought  into  prayerful  and  praiseful  fel- 
lowship with  Christ,  and  evermore  be  so  influenced  by 
Thy  renewing  grace,  as  to  walk  in  the  way  of  Thy  holy 
law,  and  find  thejoy  of  Thy  heavenly  rest.     Amen. 


DEDICATION     OF     A     CHURCH.  183 


Grant,  0  Lord,  that  -whosoever  shall  here  sing  Thy 
praise,  or  plead  for  Thy  mercy  in  penitential  psalms,  or 
invoke  Thy  blessing  in  hymns  of  devotion,  may  remem- 
ber the  solemnity  of  Thy  presence,  and  join  the  melody 
of  the  heart  with  the  living  voice  of  harmony  in  tho 
Church  of  the  Redeemer.     Amen. 

Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  blessed  Lord,  that  whosoever 
shall  draw  near  unto  Thee  in  this  place,  to  give  thanks 
for  benefits  received  at  Thy  hands,  and  to  set  forth  Thy 
most  worthy  renown,  may  so  avow  the  loveliness  of  Zion 
as  to  call  the  walls  thereof  Salvation",  and  the  gates 
thereof  Praise,  and  behold  written  on  all  things  in  Thy 
sanctuarv,  Holiness  to  the  Lord.     Amen. 


A\ 


%  Then  the  Minister,  standing  up,  may  pronounce  this  Sentence  of 
DEDICATION. 

7ITII  these  heavenward  aspirations,  and  in  behalf 


of  the  piety  and  liberality  which  erected  this 
tabernacle,  I  do  solemnly  dedicate  it  to  the  ministry  of 
Faith,  Hope,  and  Charity,  consecrating  it  to  the  worship 
of  God  our  Father,  in  the  name  of  Christ  our  Redeemer, 
and  of  the  Holy  Spirit  of  Truth. 

Now,  therefore,  0  Lord  God,  arise  into  Thy  resting- 
place,  Thou  and  the  ark  of  Thy  strength.  Let  Thy 
ministers  be  clothed  with  salvation ;  and  let  Thy  people 
rejoice  in  goodness. 

r  Selection  37,  by  the  presiding  Minister  and  the  Congregation. 

Lord,  who  shall  abide  in  Thy  tabernacle  ?  who  shall 
dwell  in  Thy  holy  hill? 

He  who  walketh  uprightly,  and  worktth  righteousness, 

and  speakcth  the  truth  in  his  heart. 

%  A  Hymn. —  Benediction. 

THE  Lord  bless  us,  and  keep  us :  The  Lord  make  His 
face  shine  upon  us,  and  be  gracious  unto  us :  The 
Lord  lift  up  the  light  of  His  countenance  upon  us,  and 
give  us  peace,  for  evermore.     Amen. 


©rtmmtioit  joc  Insinuation:. 


%  The  Exhortation  and  Prayer  in  Order  V.  or  VII.  of  Public  Worship. 
%  A  Hymn.    The  Sermon.    A  Hymn. 

LET    US    PRAY. 

FATHER  ALMIGHTY,  who  through  Thy  Son  our 
Saviour  hast  established  the  ministry  of  grace  and 
truth:  Vouchsafe  the  inspiration  of  Thy  blessing,  that 
we  may  continually  honor  the  Redeemer  of  the  world, 
walking  blameless  in  all  the  commandments  of  the  Lord. 

Especially  do  we  invoke  Thy  fatherly  help  in  behalf 
of  this  our  brother,  whom  now  we  (ordain  by  the  laying 
on  of  hands,  [and)  institute  as  Pastor  in  the  Church  of 
Christ.  Plenteously  endue  him  with  wisdom  from  above, 
and  keep  him  ever  by  Thy  heavenly  grace,  that  he  may 
show  forth  the  adornment  of  a  meek  and  lowly  mind,  by 
a  serene  and  devotional  life. 

Let  the  spirit  of  counsel  rest  upon  him,  0  Lord,  that 
he  may  ever  be  sensible  of  the  infirmities  through  which 
offences  come,  and  watch  and  pray  lest  they  come 
through  him;  yet,  while  he  keeps  himself  unspotted 
from  the  world,  may  his  speech  distil  like  the  dew,  and 
the  cheerfulness  of  his  spirit  be  as  the  sunshine,  giving 
assurance  that  a  citizen  of  heaven  may  be  a  joyful  pil- 
grim in  the  earth. 

Make  him  of  quick  understanding,  0  Lord,  that  he 
may  find  revelations  of  Thee  in  the  realm  of  nature, 
and  in  all  sympathies  and  in  all  charities ;  yet  may  hi3 
soul  be  so  filled  with  the  love  of  Christ  crucified,  and 
his  hope  be  so  centred  in  Christ  glorified,  that  all  his 
thoughts  may  revolve  in  harmonious  orbits  around  the 
Sun  of  Righteousness. 

Deliver  him,  we  beseech  Thee,  from  the  fear  of  man, 
that  he  may  walk  in  Thy  fear,  0  Lord.  Touch  his  lips 
with  a  living  coal  from  Thine  altar,  and  let  Thy  word 
184 


ORDINATION.  "185 


be  within  his  heart,  that  the  iniquitous  in  the  high 
places  and  the  by-places  of  the  earth,  may  alike  be 
visited  by  the  open  rebuke  of  his  secret  love. 

Give  him  the  hearing  ear,  that  the  supplication  of 
sorrow  may  reach  him,  though  all  voices  of  gladness  be 
around  him  ;  and  do  Thou  so  keep  him  in  fellowship 
with  the  suffering,  that  he  may  be  a  messenger  of  the 
Comforter,  in  the  fulness  of  the  blessing  of  the  Gospel 
of  Christ. 

Be  Thou  his  Guide  and  his  Ilelper,  0  Lord,  that  ho 
may  ever  so  follow  Thee,  and  so  continue  in  the  unity 
of  the  fold,  as  to  be  a  pastor  after  Thine  own  heart, 
feeding  the  people  with  knowledge  and  understanding. 
And  enable  him,  we  beseech  Thee,  so  to  demean  him- 
self as  an  ensample  of  the  flock,  that  when  the  Chief 
Shepherd  shall  appear,  he  shall  receive  a  crown  of  glory 
that  fadeth  not  away. 

Grant,  0  Lord,  that  this  people,  and  Thy  people 
everywhere,  may  dwell  together  in  the  concord  and  joy 
of  a  lowly  trust.  May  the  cherubims  of  glory  over- 
shadow them,  and  the  ministry  of  angels  attend  the 
mercy-seat  at  which  they  bow.  In  the  business  and 
recreations  of  the  world,  and  in  the  sanctuary  of  home, 
may  they  exhibit  the  graces  of  personal  religion,  and 
find  the  paths  of  the  life  that  now  is,  illumined  by  the 
radiance  of  the  life  that  is  to  come. 

Father  of  All,  whose  promise  of  blessing  is  in  the 
word  of  Thy  truth  and  the  work  of  Thy  grace  :  May  tho 
Holy  Spirit  come  upon  all  Ministers  of  the  blessed  Gos- 
pel, enduing  them  with  power  from  on  high. 

May  they  sow  in  the  earth  the  precious  seed  of  the 
kingdom  of  heaven ;  and  though  they  go  forth  weep- 
ing, may  they  return  with  rejoicing,  bringing  their 
sheaves  with  them. 

May  they  be  wise  master-builders,  and  themselves 
become  living  stones  in  the  temple  of  Thy  praise,  though 


186  INSTALLATION. 


they  be  hewed  and  polished  for  it  by  afflictions  and 
trials. 

May  they  glorify  Thee,  and  be  remembered  in  the 
day  when  Thou  makest  up  Thy  jewels :  May  they  turn 
many  to  righteousness,  and  shine  as  the  stars  of  the 
firmament  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

If  Delivery  of  the  Scriptures,  and  Charge.  After  which,  the  following 
Sentences  may  be  read  by  the  Ministers  present,  in  succession  — 
the  last  Sentence  being  appointed  for  the  Minister  ordained  or  insti- 
tuted, who  shall  then  offer  supplication: 

Isaiah  xl.,  III.,  lr. 

THE  voice  of  him  that  crieth  in  the  wilderness,  Pre- 
pare ye  the  way  of  the  Lord,  make  straight  in  the 
desert  a  highway  for  our  God. 

Evert  valley  shall  be  exalted,  and  every  mountain 
and  hill  shall  be  made  low ;  and  the  crooked  shall  be 
made  straight,  and  the  rough  places  plain : 

And  the  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  be  revealed,  and  all 
flesh  shall  see  it  together :  For  the  mouth  of  the  Lord 
hath  spoken  it. 

How  beautiful  upon  the  mountains  are  the  feet  of  him 
that  bringeth  good  tidings,  that  publisheth  peace  ;  that 
bringeth  good  tidings  of  good,  that  publisheth  salvation  ; 
that  saith  unto  Zion,  Thy  God  reigneth ! 

Thy  watchmen  shall  lift  up  the  voice ;  with  the  voice 
together  shall  they  sing :  For  they  shall  see  eye  to  eye, 
when  the  Lord  shall  bring  again  Zion. 

Ye  shall  go  out  with  joy,  and  be  led  forth  with  peace : 
the  mountains  and  the  hills  shall  break  forth  before  you 
into  singing,  and  all  the  trees  of  the  field  shall  clap 
their  hands. 

Instead  of  the  thorn  shall  come  up  the  fir-tree,  and 
instead  of  the  brier  shall  come  up  the  myrtle-tree ;  and 
it  shall  be  to  the  Lord  for  a  name,  for  an  everlasting 
sign  that  shall  not  be  cut  off. 


ORDINATION.  187 


Luke  iv.  18,  1% 

The  Spirit  of  the  Lord  is  upon  me,  because  He  hath 
anointed  me  to  preach  the  gospel  to  the  poor :  He  hath 
sent  me  to  heal  the  broken-hearted,  to  preach  deliver- 
ance to  the  captives,  and  recovering  of  sight  to  the  blind, 
to  set  at  liberty  them  that  are  bruised,  to  preach  the 
acceptable  year  of  the  Lord. 

[let  us  pray.] 
p  IVE  ear,  0  Shepherd  of  Israel :    Thou  that  leadest 
vX   Thy  people  like  a  flock,  graciously  hearken  to  the 
voice  of  my  prayer. 

I  am  not  worthy  that  Thou  shouldst  come  under  my 
roof,  yet  hast  Thou  called  mo  into  Thy  house,  as  a  ser- 
vant and  minister  of  the  Shepherd  and  Bishop  of  souls. 

To  Thee,  and  to  Thy  service,  I  [renewedly]  devote 
and  dedicate  nwself,  with  all  my  faculties  and  powers. 

Fill,  0  fill  my  memory  with  the  words  of  Thy  law, 
and  may  all  the  wishes  and  desires  of  my  will,  centre 
in  what  Thou  hast  commanded  and  promised. 

Be  ever  with  me,  0  Lord,  in  all  the  duties  of  my 
ministry :  In  prayer,  to  quicken  my  devotion — in 
praises,  to  heighten  my  gratitude  and  love — and  in 
preaching,  to  give  a  readiness  of  thought  and  ex- 
pression, suitable  to  the  clearness  and  excellency  of 
Thy  blessed  word. 

Above  all,  0  God  our  Father,  endue  me  with  inno- 
cency  of  life,  that  in  all  things  I  may  honor  my  calling, 
and  glorify  Thy  holy  name,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

fl  Right  Hand  of  Fellowship  and  Address  —  each  Minister  extending  a 

hand  of  welcome  to  the  ordained  or  instituted  brother. 

fl  A  Ilymn.    The  Benediction  : 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of 
God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Spirit,  be 
with  us  all,  evermore.     Amen. 


$ra$m  for  %  gi&. 

MOST  MERCIFUL  FATHER,  our  Refuge  in  the  time 
of  trouble:  We  give  Thee  hearty  thanks,  that  in 
all  our  trials  and  sufferings  we  have  in  Thee  an  ever- 
lasting Friexd,  whose  love  never  faileth.  Blessed  be 
Thy  name,  that  when  worn  and  weary,  when  faint  in 
body  and  spirit,  we  can  come  to  Thee  with  the  con- 
fidence of  children,  knowing  that  Thou  wilt  help  us, 
that  Thou  art  ready  always,  and  waiting  to  bless  us. 

Thanks  be  to  Thee  for  the  assurance  given,  that  in 
all  our  sorrows  and  troubles,  Thou  art  seeking  our  good, 
our  spiritual  discipline  and  perfection;  and  that  the 
sufferings  of  this  present  time  are  not  worthy  to  be 
compared  with  the  glory  which  shall  be  revealed  in  us. 

Father  in  Heaven:  We  pray  to  Thee  in  behalf  of  our 
sick  and  afflicted  brother,  that  he  may  so  accept  this 
divine  truth  that  it  shall  become  to  him  an  unfailing 
fountain  of  spiritual  strength  and  consolation.  0  be 
gracious  unto  him,  and  help  him  to  put  his  trust  in 
Thee,  and  to  feel  that  Thou  art  with  him,  directing  all 
his  sufferings  to  wise  and  merciful  issues. 

Great  God,  Thou  knowest  we  are  of  the  dust,  and 
that  without  Thee,  we  faint  and  perish.  Look  down, 
therefore,  in  compassion  upon  Thy  servant,  and  lay  not 
upon  him  more  than  he  can  bear  in  faith  and  patience. 
Soothe  all  his  pains;  mercifully  stay  the  hand  of  dis- 
ease, and  deliver  him  from  the  power  of  death. 

And,  0  Lord  of  Life  and  Love,  so  long  as  it  may  be 
needful  for  Thy  gracious  purposes  that  he  should  suffer, 
be  Thou  very  near  to  him.  Fold  Thine  arm  tenderly 
about  him,  and  sustain  him  through  all  by  the  Holy 
Spirit,  even  the  Comforter. 

We  beseech  Thee,  most  merciful  God,  that  Thou  wilt 
so  bless  unto  him  his  present  pains  and  afflictions,  that 
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they  may  be  to  hiin  the  beginning  of  a  new  spiritual 
life.  May  they  renew  his  sense  of  dependence  on  Thy 
power  and  goodness,  and  bring  him  into  nearer  and 
holier  communion  with  Thee,  the  Father  of  Spirits. 

In  Thine  own  good  time,  graciously  restore  him 
again  to  health  and  strength,  to  the  duties  and  enjoy- 
ments of  active  life.  And  grant  that  hereafter,  sancti- 
fied by  suffering,  he  may  walk  in  faith  and  love  and 
humility,  giving  praise  for  Thy  sparing  mercy,  and  for 
Thy  great  redemption  through  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


OLORD,  our  heavenly  Father,  our  Hope  in  the  midst 
of  doubt,  and  our  Helper  in  every  distress:  Hear 
our  prayer,  we  beseech  Thee,  in  behalf  of  this  Thy 
servant,  and  strengthen  us  to  perform  all  our  duties  to 
him,  feeling  our  dependence  on  Thee,  and  trusting  in 
Thy  wise  and  merciful  purpose. 

Give  him  patience  under  his  privations  and  pains, 
and  graciously  enable  him  to  bear  all  his  trials  with 
childlike  submission  to  Thine  unerring  wisdom. 

If  it  please  Thee,  let  not  his  sickness  be  unto  death, 
lest  we  have  sorrow  upon  sorrow.  But  whether  it  be 
unto  death  or  not,  may  it  be  unto  Thy  glory,  and  to  his 
spiritual  welfare. 

Grant  him  divine  light  and  consolation,  that  he  may 
have  the  inward  peace  which  the  world  cannot  give. 
Pardon  all  his  sins ;  look  with  compassion  upon  his  in- 
firmities; and  inspire  him  with  a  living  faith,  and  a 
holy  and  heavenly  hope.  May  Thy  love  be  shed  abroad 
in  his  heart.  Make  him  sensible  of  Thy  presence  and 
care,  and  dispose  him  to  commend  all  his  interests  to 
Thy  fatherly  hands. 

0  graciously  prepare  both  him  and  us  for  all  the 
events  of  Thy  providence,  and  for  every  Bcene,  whether 
of  joy  or  grief,  through  which  we  may  be  called  to  pass. 
May  we  be  thoroughly  conformed  to  Thy  will,  and  find 


190  PRAYERS     FOR     THE     SICK. 


support  and  comfort  in  all  adversities.  And  when  we 
fade  away  from  among  all  visible  things,  may  we  find 
welcome  entrance  into  the  blessedness  of  our  Father's 
house,  through  the  riches  of  Thy  grace  in  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 


For  a  Friend  dangerously  ill. 

FATHER  OF  MERCIES:  From  Thee  alone  cometh 
all  hope.  To  Thee  our  inmost  souls  lie  open. 
Thou  hearest  the  prayers  that  are  springing  there, 
beyond  all  power  of  utterance,  for  our  suffering  friend. 
0  spare  him,  that  he  may  recover  strength.  Turn  our 
sorrow  into  joy.  Let  Thy  servant  live  and  bless  Thy 
name. 

But,  0  God  our  Father,  not  our  will  but  Thine,  Thy 
perfect  will,  be  done.  Be  this  the  prayer  of  our  hearts 
as  well  as  of  our  lips.  Shed  abroad  within,  and  all 
around  us,  the  peace  of  entire  submission.  May  we  all, 
and  Thy  suffering  servant  especially,  repose  unwavering 
faith  in  Thee.  Being  truly  penitent  for  all  his  offences, 
may  he  hear  a  voice  from  heaven  whispering  hope. 
Give  him  the  assurance  of  Thine  everlasting  mercy. 
Encompass  and  sustain  his  spirit  in  the  hour  of  dark- 
ness, with  thoughts  of  heaven. 

Enable  us  all,  0  Lord,  to  rise  far  above  the  clouds  of 
this  mortal  state,  to  sit  in  heavenly  places  with  him  who 
was  made  perfect  through  sufferings,  and  where  Thou 
art  revealed,  working  in  all  things  to  produce  boundless 
and  eternal  good. 

Let  not  the  monitory  voices  of  life  and  death  fall  upon 
heedless  ears.  May  we  gird  on  the  armor  of  righteous- 
ness, and  be  prepared  to  part  with  the  near  and  the 
dear,  and  to  follow  them  at  Thy  bidding,  supported  by 
that  faith  in  Thy  blessed  Son  which  takes  the  sting 
from  death,  and  despoils  the  grave  of  its  victory. 

Be  with  us,  0  Father,  in  all  our  griefs  and  in  all  our 


PRAYERS     BY     THE     SICK.  191 

trials.  May  every  fear  be  still,  every  murmur  hushed, 
every  heart  exalted  into  holy  communion  with  Thee. 
And  whether  our  blessings  remain  or  depart,  let  our 
faith  in  God  abide;  and  by  all  events,  whether  joyous 
or  sorrowful,  may  we  grow  in  grace,  and  in  the  know- 
ledge of  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


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f  By  slight  changes,  in  the  pronouns  for  example,  several  of  these 
prayers  by  the  sick,  may  be  used  by  friends  in  behalf  of  the  sick. 

He  doeth  all  things  well. 

LORD  GOD,  Holy  Father :  Be  Thou  blessed  both  now 
and  for  evermore — for  all  that  Thou  doest  is  for 
the  best. 

Let  Thy  servant  rejoice  in  Thee — for  Thou  alone  art 
the  true  gladness.  Thou  art  my  hope  and  my  crown. 
If  Thou  give  me  peace,  if  Thou  pour  holy  joy  into  my 
heart,  then  will  my  soul  be  full  of  melody,  and  I  shall 
become  devout  in  Thy  praise. 

0  righteous  Father,  the  hour  is  come  that  Thy  ser- 
vant is  to  be  proved.  Meet  and  right  it  is  that  I  should 
suffer  something  from  Thee,  and  for  Thee. 

Father,  the  hour  is  come  that  Thy  servant  should  for 
a  time  be  outwardly  brought  low,  that  he  may  inwardly 
live  with  Thee  for  ever. 

For  a  little  while  I  must  be  nothing,  and  I  must  fail 
in  the  Bight  of  men,  and  I  must  be  worn  with  suffering 
and  weakness.  But  it  is  all  that  I  may  rise  in  the 
dawn  of  a  new  light,  and  grow  glorious  in  heaven. 

0  Lord,  if  only  my  will  may  rernuin  right  and  firm 
toward  Thee,  do  with  me  whatever  shall  please  Thee — 
for  it  cannot  be  any  thing  but  good,  whatever  Tliou 
shalt  do  with  me.     Blessed  be  Thy  name  for  ever. 


192  PRAYERS     BY     THE     SICK. 


Fellowship  of  Suffering. 

A  LMIGIITY  GOD,  merciful  and  gracious !  who  dost 
-£j-  make  Thy  justice  the  minister  of  Thy  mercy,  and 
out  of  light  afflictions  dost  bring  an  eternal  weight  of 
glory:  Thou  hast  now  called  me  into  fellowship  with 
suffering.  0  that  it  may  bring  me  into  communion 
with  Thee! 

Lord,  remember  me  in  this  time  of  trial.  Relieve 
my  sorrow,  and  support  my  spirit.  Direct  my  thoughts, 
and  sanctify  this  my  sickness,  so  that  affliction  may  be 
to  me  the  school  of  virtue.  May  I  behave  myself  as  a 
child  under  discipline,  humbly  and  obediently,  evenly 
and  penitently,  that  I  may  come  by  this  means  nearer 
to  Thee. 

If  I  shall  go  forth  of  this  sickness  by  the  gate  of  life 
and  health,  may  I  return  to  the  world  with  a  greater 
strength  of  spirit,  to  run  a  new  race  of  stricter  holiness, 
and  a  purer  religion. 

If  I  pass  hence  by  the  outlet  of  death,  may  I  enter 
that  blessed  land  of  life,  where  all  mysteries  are  ex- 
plained in  the  light  of  Thine  infinite  love. 

Aspiration  of  Submission. 

OUR  FATHER  in  Heaven:  Look  down  with  mercy 
and  pity  upon  Thy  servant,  and  lay  not  Thy  chas- 
tening hand  upon  me  more  heavily  than  I  can  bear. 
Let  me  acknowledge  with  submission  and  humility, 
that  even  in  judgment  Thou  art  merciful,  and  that  of 
very  faithfulness  Thou  hast  caused  me  to  be  troubled. 
Thou  dost  afflict  me  with  a  parent's  wisdom :  0  sustain 
me  with  a  parent's  love. 

Let  Thy  grace  be  sufficient  for  me  in  all  my  need,  up- 
holding me  in  my  Aveakness,  and  inspiring  me  with 
confidence  and  hope.  Let  not  any  pain  or  suffering 
discompose  the  order  of  my  thoughts,  my  submission, 
my  gratitude,  or  my  duty.  Together  with  trials  wilt 
Thou  provide  a  way  of  escape,  even  by  the  mercies  of  a 


PRAYERS     BY     THE     SICK.  193 


longer  and  holier  life,  or  by  the  mercies  of  a  peaceful 
and  blessed  death. 

Thou  knowest  all  my  necessities  and  all  mine  infirmi- 
ties. Fortify  my  soul,  I  beseech  Thee,  with  spiritual 
joys  and  perfect  resignation,  and  fill  me  -with  desires 
of  holiness  and  of  Thy  heavenly  kingdom.  Make  my 
repentance  entire,  and  my  faith  strong,  and  my  hope 
steadfast,  so  that  if  Thou  shalt  please  to  continue  me 
yet  longer  in  life,  I  may  serve  Thee  -with  a  devoted 
heart;  and  whenever  Thou  shalt  call  me  away  from 
earth,  may  my  spirit  enter  into  Thy  heavenly  rest. 
God  eyer  the  same. 

&RACIOUS  LORD,  infinite  in  goodness !  of  whose 
love  not  only  the  prosperity  of  Thy  people,  but 
even  also  their  afflictions  are  proofs :  Grant  that  in  the 
low  estate  to  which  I  am  reduced,  I  may  not  mis- 
interpret Thy  righteous  doings.  May  I  prove  the  sin- 
cerity of  the  principles  with  which  Thou  hast  blessed 
me,  by  acknowledging  Thee  to  be  my  Father  in  what- 
ever condition  I  am  placed. 

0  Lord,  help  me  to  bear  witness  that  no  variation  in 
my  state,  is  accompanied  by  any  in  Thine.  Enable  me 
to  see  that  though  I  am  ever  changing,  Thou  remainest 
ever  the  same ;  and  that  Thou  art  no  less  the  gracious 
Disposer  of  my  being  when  Thou  chastenest  me,  than 
when  Thou  surroundest  me  with  every  comfort. 

Bring,  0  bring  my  will  into  perfect  harmony  with 
Thine;  and  do  Thou  mercifully  pardon  the  complain- 
ings of  my  spirit,  in  the  midst  of  the  discipline  of  pri- 
vation and  suffering. 

Patient  Reliance. 

OLORD,  the  Strength  of  all  who  flee  to  Thee  for  succor: 
Mercifully  remember  that  the  flesh  is  weak,  and 
graciously  help  my  willing  spirit.     Grant  me  patience 
under  my   [sufferings  and]   privations,   and   prayerful 
waiting  for  whatever  Thou  hast  in  reserve  for  me. 
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194  PRAYERS     BY     THE     SICK. 


Deny  me  what  Thou  wilt  of  earthly  good  or  enjoy- 
ment, only  deny  me  not  Thy  heavenly  grace.  May  my 
soul  find  peace  even  in  Thy  darkest  and  sorest  visita- 
tions ;  and  above  all  things,  0  Lord,  enable  me,  in  life 
or  in  death,  to  glorify  Thy  holy  name. 

Sympathy. 

LORD  most  merciful,  who  through  suffering  dost  bring 
Thy  people  into  sympathy  with  the  sorrowful: 
Look  in  helpful  pity  upon  all  who  are  under  the  hand 
of  sickness,  or  in  any  wise  afflicted  or  distressed.  Be 
Thou  their  refuge,  and  underneath  them  the  everlasting 
arms. 

Grant  them  Thy  saving  health,  0  Lord,  and  open 
before  them  the  hopeful  gate  of  the  blessed  land. 
There,  the  inhabitant  shall  not  say,  I  am  sick.  There, 
the  spirit  shall  not  be  bowed  in  weariness  by  the  in- 
firmity of  the  flesh,  but  be  for  ever  rising  and  rejoicing 
in  the  newness  of  a  heavenly  life.  Blessed  be  Thy 
holy  name. 

The  Heavenly  Country. 

GOOD  LORD  and  Father,  who  in  great  mercy  'art 
calling  me  into  Thy  heavenly  kingdom :  Save  me, 
I  pray  Thee,  from  being  so  ungrateful  as  to  repine 
against  Thee,  and  so  to  drown  unnumbered  blessings  in 
any  little  trouble  that  befalls  me. 

Give  me  deeper  thoughts  of  the  glorious  world  above. 
Thou  hast  taught  me  that  I  am  only  a  pilgrim  on  earth, 
and  that  my  citizenship  is  in  heaven.  Help  me  to  lift 
mine  eyes  to  that  blessed  country,  that  so  I  may  not 
regard  the  pains  of  this  perishing  tabernacle,  but  only 
remember  the  goodness  and  mercy  which  have  followed 
me  all  my  days. 

Let  me  continually  trust  in  Thee,  O  Lord  ;  and  while 
I  feel  that  here  I  have  no  continuing  city,  may  my  soul 
rejoice  in  a  living  hope  of  an  inheritance  incorruptible, 
undefiled,  and  that  fadeth  not  away. 


PRAYERS     BY     THE     SICK.  195 


In  a  Season  of  Restlessness. 

GRACIOUS  GOD,  who  art  able  to  make  the  sick-bed 
of  Thy  servants  a  sanctuary  of  worship,  by  convert- 
ing their  meditations  into  praises  and  their  humility  into 
prayers  :  Suffer  not  this  continual  wakefulness  to  be  any 
disquiet  or  discomfort  to  my  soul. 

Thou  givest  Thy  beloved,  sleep.  If  that  blessing  may 
not  now  be  mine,  deliver  mo  from  doubting  Thy  fatherly 
goodness,  0  Lord.  And  may  these  wakeful  hours  lose 
their  weariness,  in  holy  thoughts  of  Thee,  and  in  the 
precious  peace  of  Christ. 

In  Severe  Illness. 

/H  RE  AT  and  good  God,  who  readest  our  inmost  hearts  ! 
VX  Thou  knowest  how  much  need  Thy  servant  has  of 
Thy  gracious  aid,  in  this  hour  of  grief  and  pain.  I  am 
frail,  I  am  weary.  Soon  I  may  no  longer  be  numbered 
among  the  dwellers  on  earth.  To  whom  shall  I  look  but 
unto  Thee?  Thou  canst  make  me  strong  in  faith.  Thou 
canst  raise  me  above  all  my  troubles.  Thou  canst  lift 
me  up  to  Thyself  in  Heaven. 

0  Father  Almighty,  0  holy  and  merciful  Saviour ! 
look  down  upon  Thy  child  with  pity.  Thou  knowest 
my  frame :  Thou  rememberest  that  I  am  dust.  0  enable 
me  to  bear  all  my  sufferings  with  the  patience  of  hope ; 
and  grant  me  a  happy  issue  out  of  all  my  afflictions. 

1  am  Thine,  0  Lord.  Bow  down  Thine  ear,  and 
hearken  to  my  prayer. 

Resignation. 

THOU  hast  made  and  sustained  me,  0  Lord.  Thou 
hast  blessed  me  all  the  days  of  my  life.  Nothing 
happens  to  me  in  vain,  and  nothing  without  Thy  provi- 
dence. Even  the  hairs  of  my  head  are  numbered  before 
Thee,  and  not  a  sigh  nor  a  tear  is  forgotten  in  Thy  pre- 
sence. Therefore  unto  Thee  I  commit  myself,  and  every 
thing  Thou  givest  me  leave  to  cull  my  own.     Keep  me 


196  PRAYERS     BY     THE     SICK. 


safe  by  Thy  grace,  and  then  use  what  instrument  Thy 
wisdom  shall  see  most  proper  to  bring  me  unto  Thee. 

Lord,  I  am  not  solicitous  of  the  way  that  may  lead 
unto  Thyself.  Only  remember  my  infirmity,  and  let 
my  soul  rejoice  in  Thee  always — feel,  confess,  and 
glory  in  Thy  goodness. 

Be  Thou  equally  my  delight  in  my  sickness,  as  for- 
merly in  the  dangers  of  my  prosperity.  Let  me  not 
refuse  a  pardon  tendered  in  a  severe  discipline,  but 
readily  comply  with  Thy  gracious  purposes,  cover  mine 
eyes,  and  wait  in  silence  for  the  time  of  my  redemption, 
through  Jesus  Christ. 

Praise  in  all  things. 

I  WILL  praise  Thee,  0  Lord,  with  all  my  heart :  I 
will  praise  Thee  while  I  have  any  being. 

When  Thou  fillest  our  cup  with  blessings,  and  makest 
the  voice  of  health  and  gladness  to  be  heard  in  our 
dwellings — when  our  way  is  pleasant  and  happiness  is 
in  all  our  borders, — then  shall  our  souls  come  before 
Thee,  extolling  Thy  loving-kindness. 

And  when  months  of  vanity  and  wearisome  nights  are 
appointed  unto  us — when  trials  encompass  our  path, 
and  sorrows  are  heavy  upon  our  hearts, — even  then  will 
we  praise  Thee,  by  humble  submission  to  Thy  heavenly 
wisdom. 

Amidst  all  the  changes  of  life,  in  abundance  and  in 
want,  in  success  and  in  losses,  in  health  and  in  sick- 
ness,— in  all  things  will  we  acknowledge  and  celebrate 
the  goodness,  which,  through  mystery  and  discipline, 
brings  us  into  a  higher  and  more  trustful  life. 

And  when  we  come  to  the  hour  of  departure — when 
our  lips  can  no  longer  express  our  thoughts,  and  all 
our  bodily  powers  shall  fail, — then  shall  this  be  the 
devout  and  grateful  meditation  of  our  souls:  "Thanks 
be  to  God,  who  giveth  us  the  victory,  through  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ." 


PRAYERS     BY     THE     SICK.  197 


Long-continued  Ill-health. 

MOST  Merciful  Father,  in  whose  hand  my  breath  is, 
and  whose  are  all  my  ways :  It  has  pleased  Thee, 
in  Thy  wisdom,  to  appoint  unto  me  wearisome  and  rest- 
less nights,  and  days  of  languor,  weakness,  and  pain. 
Yet  unto  Thee,  who  dost  bring  us  low  and  dost  raise  us 
up,  I  desire  to  refer  myself  entirely,  and  to  leave  with 
Thee  all  my  hopes  and  fears. 

If  it  be  possible,  according  to  Thy  wise  counsels,  let 
this  cup  of  sickness  pass  from  me ;  yet  do  Thou  merci- 
fully enable  me  to  bow  in  resignation  to  Thy  holy  will. 
May  I  derive  support  and  comfort  from  the  sure  con- 
fidence, that,  as  Thou  art  the  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth, 
so  Thou  wilt  make  all  different  lines  to  concentre  in  my 
highest  welfare,  how  opposite  soever  in  appearance  now. 
Keep  me,  0  Lord,  keep  me  ever  alive  to  this  precious 
truth,  and  enable  me  constantly  to  feel  that  Thou  makest 
all  things  work  together  for  good  unto  all  who  love  Thee. 

FATHER  of  Mercies !  As  a  father  pitieth  his  chil- 
dren, look  with  pity  upon  me,  in  the  season  of  my 
afflictions  and  sufferings ;  and  though  Thou  shouldst 
bring  me  to  the  grave,  enable  me  to  preserve  my  trust 
in  Thee.  Continually  supply  me  with  devout  and  holy 
thoughts,  and  give  me  a  thankful  sense  of  Thy  com- 
passion, and  deep  gratitude  for  the  kind  offices  of  sym- 
pathy. Needy  I  am :  how  poor  should  I  be  without  the 
enrichment  of  a  Father's  grace,  and  the  tenderness  of 
loving  friends ! 

OLORD,  without  whom  nothing  is  strong  and  nothing 
is  holy :  Grant  me  an  assurance  of  Thy  continual 
presence,  that  faith  and  patience  may  have  their  perfect 
work  in  me.  May  I  be  able  to  preserve  meekness  and 
gentleness  of  deportment  to  all  around  me.  May  I  be 
effectually  guarded  against  all  fretfulness  of  temper,  and 
all  peevishness  of  behavior.  And  may  I  study  to  return 
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198  PRAYERS     BY    THE     SICK. 


all  the  ministrations  of  love  and  kindness,  with  thank- 
fulness and  affection. 

Be  it  my  chief  concern  that  this  affliction  may  work 
in  me  the  peaceable  fruits  of  righteousness.  May  faith 
in  Thy  wise  and  righteous  providence,  0  my  God — may 
the  testimony  of  a  good  conscience — may  the  consola- 
tions of  the  gospel — may  the  hope  of  Thy  mercies  in 
Jesus  Christ — may  the  word  of  many  great  and  pre- 
cious promises, — cheer  and  strengthen  my  heart,  and 
lift  me  above  all  depressing  feelings  and  thoughts. 

A  ID  me,  0  eternal  Father,  aid  me  to  raise  my  views 
j£jL  and  desires  to  the  world  in  which  there  is  no  sick- 
ness, nor  any  more  sorrow.  Though  I  should  never 
again  recover  my  health  and  strength,  still  may  Thy 
rod  and  Thy  staff  comfort  me :  Still  may  I  look  peace- 
fully forward  to  the  glorious  morning,  when  I  shall  be 
made  a  partaker  of  celestial  health,  and  magnify  Thy 
mercy,  through  Jesus  Christ  my  Lord  and  Saviour, 
world  without  end. 

Recovery  from  Sickness. 

BLESS  the-  Lord,  0  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  His 
benefits :  who  forgiveth  all  thine  iniquities,  who 
healeth  all  thy  diseases,  who  redeemeth  thy  life  from 
destruction,  who  crowneth  thee  with  loving-kindness 
and  tender  mercy.  Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul,  and  let 
all  that  is  within  me  bless  His  holy  name. 

Merciful  Father,  my  Friend  and  Deliverer:  Thou 
hast  brought  me  to  see  the  vanity  and  uncertainty  of 
the  world:  Graciously  preserve  me  from  placing  too 
high  a  value  upon  its  pleasures,  honors,  or  possessions ; 
and  do  Thou  enable  me  to  remember  how  rapidly  it  is 
passing  away.  When  a  few  years  are  come,  then  I 
shall  go  the  way  whence  I  shall  not  return. 

Thou  hast  made  me  deeply  sensible  of  the  worth  of 
friendship ;  and  the  services  of  skill  and  kindness  have, 


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with  Thy  blessing,  cheered,  supported,  and  restored  me. 
0  may  I  never  be,  forgetful  of  the  love  which  ministered 
to  me  in  my  time  of  need.  Let  me  be  softened  with 
humanity  toward  all  who  suffer ;  and  may  I  never  be- 
hold the  bed  of  sickness,  without  a  heart  of  sympathy 
and  a  ready  hand  of  help. 

Thou  hast  shown  me  the  value  of  Religion,  in  times 
of  sorest  distress ;  and  from  Thy  holy  gospel  my  chief 
consolation  was  derived,  when  the  shadows  of  death 
appeared  to  be  gathering  around  me.  0  give  me  grace 
to  bear  witness  of  Thy  saving  health,  now  that  the  way 
of  active  life  is  reopening  before  me.  In  the  midst  of 
all  enjoyments,  may  I  gratefully  remember  the  Giver 
of  all  Good,  and  may  my  soul  continually  find  strength 
and  guidance  and  peace,  in  the  faith  and  hope  and 
charity  of  the  Redeemer  of  the  world. 

By  a  Dying  Person. 

THOUGH  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow  of 
death,  I  will  fear  no  evil,  for  Thou  art  with  me, 
0  Lord.     Thy  rod  and  Thy  staff,  they  comfort  me. 

0  Thou  who  dost  plead  the  cause  of  the  widow,  and 
art  the  Helper  of  the  fatherless :  Forsake  not  those  whom 
Thou  hast  intrusted  to  my  charge.  Be  Thou  to  them, 
when  I  am  gone,  all  that  I  should  desire  to  be,  and  in- 
finitely more  than  I  could  be,  if  I  were  permitted  still  to 
remain  with  them. 

Enable  them  at  all  times  to  make  Thee  their  trust, 
and  faith,  and  joy.  Keep  them  from  distress  in  outward 
lot,  but  especially  keep  them  from  the  pollutions  of  the 
world,  and  from  doubting  or  denial  of  Thee. 

Unto  Thee,  0  Lord,  do  I  commit  them,  together  with 
all  my  dear  relations  and  friends.  Have  them  ever  in 
Thy  merciful  keeping,  and  bring  them  at  last  to  the 
blessedness  of  Thy  heavenly  kingdom. 

Now,  Lord,  lettest  Thou  Thy  servant  depart  in  peace. 
Into  Thy  hands  I  commend  my  spirit. 


gurhl  0f  t\t  gtai. 


Puner.-il  Service  a*  the  borne,  or  in  the  Church.  Selection  20  or  SO  may 
be  mbftitnted  for  so  mnefa  of  the  following  as  precede*  the  first 
prayer.  —  There  ma y  be  <  ben  the  Congregation  might  with 

propriety  join  the  Minister  in  the  lenteneei  prefteed  by  [*]  a  star. 

The  opening  be  omitted — 

also  the  firat  prayer;  and  one  or  more  of  the  Beriptnre  Leasoni  may 
he  read,  at  diteratkni.  The  drenmataneee  of  funeral  oeeaafonf  are  so 
various,  that  much  must  be  left  to  the  judgment  of  the  Minister. 

DEAR  BRETHREN,  AND  FRIENDS:  From  the 
beginning  even  until  now,  the  mournful  decree 
has  gone  forth  into  all  the  earth,  Dust  thou  art,  and 
unto  dust  shalt  thou  return.  One  generation  pa 
away,  and  another  generation  cometh ;  and  there  are 
few  who  can  hide  themselves  from  the  .solemn  thought, 
I,  too,  must  die,  and  the  places  which  know  me,  shall 
know  me  no  more. 

Wisest  men  have  been  bowed  into  sorrow  when  they 
considered  how  childhood,  youth,  maturity  and  old  age, 
alike  pass  away  into  the  mystery  of  death.  They  have 
seen  the  silver  cord  loosed,  the  pitcher  marred  at  the 
fountain,  the  golden  bowl  perished,  and  the  wheel 
broken  at  the  ci.-.tern.     And  they  said, 

*Man  goeth  to  his  long  home,  and  the  mourners  go 
about  the  streets. 

Verily  man  walketh  in  a  vain  show,  and  at  his  best 
state  is  altogether  vanity.     lie  cometh  forth  as  a  flower, 
and  is  cut  down:    he  neeth  also  as  a  shadow,  arid  eon* 
tinueth  not.     As  grass  springeth  up  in  the  m 
man  in  the  morning  flonrisheth  and  groweth  up: 

*In  the  evening,  he  is  cut  down,  and  withereth. 

The  days  of  our  years  are  three-core  years  and  ten, 
and  if  by  reason  of  strength  they  be  four  -,  yet 

is  their  strength  labor  and  sorrow.    It  raniahetb  soon, — 
and  we  pass  away. —  For  what  life? 

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BURIAL    OF    THE    DEAD.  201 


*It  is  even  as  a  vapor,  which  appeareth  for  a  little 
while,  and  then  vanishcth  away. 

Lord,  make  us  to  consider  our  end,  and  the  measure 
of  our  days,  that  we  may  know  how  frail  we  are.  Be- 
hold, Thou  hast  made  our  days  as  a  handbreadth,  and 
our  age  is  as  nothing  before  Thee.  We  are  strangers 
and  pilgrims,  as  were  all  our  fathers : 

*Our  days  upon  the  earth,  are  as  a  shadow. 

We  spend  our  years  as  a  tale  that  is  told ;  but  in 
every  house  there  are  sorrows  which  are  hidden  from 
the  world,  and  from  every  doorway  there  cometh  forth 
a  mourner,  to  join  the  long  procession  in  our  streets, — 
each,  in  his  turn,  to  step  aside,  lie  down,  and  die !  — 

Blessed  be  the  Lord,  who  healeth  the  broken-hearted 
and  bindeth  up  their  griefs.  Even  before  the  Day-Star 
appeared,  beauty  sprang  up  out  of  ashes,  and  bloomed 
in  the  midst  of  all  emblems  of  a  perishing  life.  Desire 
for  a  better  country,  even  a  heavenly,  was  answered  by 
a  voice  from  the  Invisible  Presence:  Believing  souls 
hearkened  with  reverence,  and  all  wailing  was  sub- 
dued into  a  psalm  of  trust : 

*  Though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow  of 
death,  I  will  fear  no  evil — for  Thou  art  with  me :   Thy 
rod  and  Thy  staff,  they  comfort  me. 
[let  us  PRAY.] 

OTHOU  who  art  the  Helper  of  all  who  put  their  trust 
in  Thee,  and  their  Comforter  in  the  time  of  trouble  : 
Graciously  regard  Thy  worshippers,  here  bowed  in  the 
woe  of  bereavement,  seeking  the  cup  of  consolation  in 
the  lowliness  of  prayer.  Hearken,  0  Lord,  to  the  sup- 
plication of  their  sorrow,  and  breathe  upon  these  afflicted 
bouIs  in  the  tenderness  of  Thy  fatherly  love.  Rend  Thou 
the  clouds,  that  the  light  of  Thy  face  may  shine  upon 
their  darkened  path.  Open  Thy  holy  heavens  to  their 
thoughts,  that  a  living  trust  in  Thee  may  come  to  them 
as  a  ministering  angel  of  Thy  presence.     So  shall  the 


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grief  of  memory  be  comforted  by  the  patience  of  hope, 
and  weeping  and  mourning  shall  be  known  no  more. 

[In  the  midst  of  life,  we  are  in  death.  Of  whom  may 
we  seek  for  succor,  but  of  Thee,  0  Lord  ? 

Thou  knowest  our  frame,  Thou  rememberest  that  we 
are  dust :  Take  us  not  away  in  the  midst  of  our  days, 
but  spare  us,  0  Lord.  Yet,  0  God  most  holy,  0  living 
and  loving  Father,  deliver  us  not  into  the  bitter  bondage 
of  the  fear  of  death. 

Thou  knowest,  Lord,  the  secrets  of  our  hearts:  Shut 
not  Thy  merciful  ears  to  our  prayer.  0  God  most 
mighty,  0  holy  and  merciful  Saviour,  Thou  most  worthy 
Judge  eternal,  suffer  us  not,  at  our  last  hour,  for  any 
ills  of  life,  for  any  pains  of  death,  to  fall  away  from  our 
confidence  in  Thee.] 

If  If  the  foregoing  [in  brackets]  is  to  be  used  in  the  Service  at  the  Grave, 
let  it  here  be  omitted. ^[  Scripture  Lessons: 

T70RASMUCII  as  whatever  was  written  aforetime  was 
-i-  written  for  our  learning,  that  we,  through  patience 
and  comfort  of  the  Scriptures,  might  have  hope,  give 
ear,  I  pray  you,  to  the  hopeful  and  comfortable  words 
of  the  Gospel : 

From  John  xiv. 

LET  not  your  hearts  be  troubled,  saith  the  Lord  our 
Redeemer :  Ye  believe  in  God,  believe  also  in  me. 
In  my  Father's  house  are  many  mansions:  if  it  were 
not  so,  I  would  have  told  you.  I  go  to  prepare  a  place 
for  you. 

If  ye  love  me,  keep  my  commandments ;  and  I  will 
pray  the  Father,  and  he  shall  give  you  another  Com- 
forter, that  he  may  abide  with  you  for  ever,  even 
the  Spirit  of  Truth ;  whom  the  world  cannot  receive, 
because  it  seeth  him  not,  neither  knoweth  him:  But 
ye  know  him ;  for  he  dwelleth  with  you,  and  shall  be 
in  you. 

I  will  not  leave  you  comfortless :  I  will  come  to  you. 
Yet  a  little  while,  and  the  world  seeth  me  no  more ;  but 
ye  see  me.     Because  I  live,  ye  shall  live  also. 


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These  things  have  I  spoken  unto  you,  being  yet  pre- 
sent with  you.  But  the  Comforter,  which  is  the  Holy 
Spirit,  whom  the  Father  will  send  in  my  name,  he  shall 
teach  you  all  things,  and  bring  all  things  to  your  re- 
membrance, whatsoever  I  have  said  unto  you. 

Peace  I  leave  with  you,  my  peace  I  give  unto  you : 
not  as  the  world  giveth,  give  I  unto  you.  Let  not  your 
heart  be  troubled,  neither  let  it  be  afraid. 

From  1  and  2  Peter. 

BLESSED  be  the  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  who,  according  to  his  abundant  mercy,  hath 
begotten  us  again  unto  a  living  hope  by  the  resurrection 
of  Jesus  Christ  from  the  dead,  to  an  inheritance  incor- 
ruptible, and  undefiled,  and  that  fadeth  not  aAvay,  re- 
served in  heaven  for  you,  who  are  kept  by  the  power  of 
God  through  faith  unto  salvation,  ready  to  be  revealed 
in  the  last  time. 

Wherein  ye  greatly  rejoice,  though  now  for  a  season 
(if  need  be)  ye  are  in  heaviness  through  manifold  afflic- 
tions ;  that  the  trial  of  your  faith,  being  much  more  pre- 
cious than  of  gold  which  perisheth,  though  it  be  tried 
with  fire,  might  be  found  unto  praise,  and  honor,  and 
glory,  at  the  appearing  of  Jesus  Christ : 

Whom  having  not  seen,  ye  love ;  in  whom,  though 
now  ye  see  him  not,  yet  believing,  ye  rejoice  with  joy 
unspeakable  and  full  of  glory,  receiving  the  end  of  your 
faith,  even  the  salvation  of  your  souls. 

Of  which  salvation  the  prophets  have  inquired  and 
searched  diligently,  who  prophesied  of  the  grace  that 
should  come  unto  you  ;  searching  what,  or  what  man- 
ner of  time  the  Spirit  of  Christ  which  was  in  them  did 
signify,  when  it  testified  beforehand  the  sufferings  of 
Christ,  and  the  glory  that  should  follow.  — 

I  think  it  meet,  as  long  as  I  am  in  this  tabernacle,  to 
stir  you  up  by  putting  you  in  remembrance,  knowing 
■that  shortly  I  must  put  off  this  my  tabernacle,  even  as 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  hath  showed  me. 

Moreover,  I  will  endeavor  that  ye  may  be  able,  after 
my  decease,  to  have  these  things  always  in  remem- 
brance. 


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From  2  Corinthians  i.,  W.,  v. 

BLESSED  be  God,  even  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  the  Father  of  Mercies,  and  the  God  of  all 
comfort,  who  comforteth  us  in  all  our  tribulation,  that 
we  may  be  able  to  comfort  them  who  are  in  any- 
trouble  by  the  comfort  wherewith  we  ourselves  are  com- 
forted of  God. 

Though  our  outward  man  perish,  yet  tlje  inward  man 
is  renewed  day  by  day.  For  our  light  affliction,  which 
is  but  for  a  moment,  worketh  for  us  a  far  more  exceed- 
ing and  eternal  weight  of  glory;  while  we  look  not  at 
the  things  which  are  seen,  but  at  the  things  which  are 
not  seen :  For  the  things  which  are  seen  are  temporal, 
but  the  things  which  are  not  seen  are  eternal. 

For  we  know  that  if  our  earthly  house  of  this  taber- 
nacle were  dissolved,  we  have  a  building  of  God,  an 
house  not  made  with  hands,  eternal  in  the  heavens. 

For  in  this  we  groan,  earnestly  desiring  to  be  clothed 
upon  with  our  house  which  is  from  heaven,  if  so  be  that 
being  clothed  we  shall  not  be  found  naked. 

For  we  who  are  in  this  tabernacle  do  groan,  being  bur- 
dened ;  not  for  that  we  would  be  unclothed,  but  clothed 
upon,  that  mortality  might  be  swallowed  up  of  life. 

From  1  Corinthians  xv. 

IF  in  this  life  only,  we  have  hope  in  Christ,  we  are  of 
all  men  most  miserable. 

But  now  is  Christ  risen  from  the  dead,  and  become 
the  first-fruits  of  them  that  slept.  For  since  by  man 
came  death,  by  man  came  also  the  resurrection  of  the 
dead.  For  as  in  Adam  all  die,  even  so  in  Christ  shall 
all  be  made  alive. 

But  every  man  in  his  own  order.  Christ  the  first- 
fruits;  afterward  they  that  are  Christ's  at  his  coining. 

Then  cometh  the  end,  when  he  shall  have  delivered 
up  the  kingdom  to  God,  even  the  Father ;  when  he  shall 
have  put  down  all  rule,  and  all  authority,  and  power. 
For  he  must  reign,  till  he  hath  put  all  enemies  under 
his  feet.  The  last  enemy  that  shall  be  destroyed  is 
death. 

For  he  hath  put  all  things  under  his  feet.  But  when 
he  saith  all  things  are  put  under  him.  it  is  manifest 


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that  He  is  excepted  which  did  put  all  things  under  him. 
— And  when  all  things  shall  be  subdued  unto  him,  then 
shall  the  Son  also  himself  be  subject  unto  Him  that  put 
all  things  under  him,  that  God  may  be  all  in  all. 

Prom  1  Corinthians  xv. 

BUT  ]  some  man  will  say,  How  are  the  dead  raised  up? 
and  with  what  body  do  they  come?  Thou  foolish 
man,  that  which  thou  sowest  is  not  quickened  except  it 
die:  And  that  which  thou  sowest,  thou  sowest  not  that 
body  that  shall  be,  but  bare  grain;  it  may  chance  of 
wheat,  or  of  some  other  grain:  JBut  God  giveth  it  a  body 
as  it  hath  pleased  Him,  and  to  every  seed  its  own  body. 

So  also  is  the  resurrection  of  the  dead.  It  is  sown  in 
corruption,  it  is  raised  in  incorruption :  It  is  sown  in 
dishonor,  it  is  raised  in  glory:  It  is  sown  in  weakness, 
it  is  raised  in  power:  It  is  sown  a  natural  body,  it  is 
raised  a  spiritual  body.  There  is  a  natural  body,  and 
there  is  a  spiritual  body. 

The  first  man  Adam  was  made  a  living  soul:  the  last 
Adam  was  made  a  quickening  spirit.  Howbeit,  that 
was  not  first  which  was  spiritual,  but  that  which  is 
natural;  and  afterward  that  which  is  spiritual.  The 
first  man  is  of  the  earth,  earthy:  the  second  man  is  the 
Lord  from  heaven.  As  is  the  earthy,  such  are  they  also 
that  are  earthy;  and  as  is  the  heavenly,  such  are  they 
also  that  are  heavenly.  And  as  we  have  borne  the 
image  of  the  earthy,  we  shall  also  bear  the  image  of 
the  heavenly. 

Now  this  I  say,  brethren,  that  flesh  and  blood  cannot 
inherit  the  kingdom  of  God;  neither  doth  corruption 
inherit  incorruption. 

[Behold,  I  show  you  a  mystery:  We  shall  not  all 
sleep,  but  we  shall  all  be  changed,  in  a  moment,  in  the 
twinkling  of  an  eye,  at  the  last  trump :  For  the  trumpet 
shall  sound,  and  the  dead  shall  be  raised  incorruptible, 
and  we  shall  be  changed.  For  this  corruptible  must 
put  on  incorruption,  and  this  mortal  must  put  on  im- 
mortality.] 

So  when  this  corruptible  shall  have  put  on  incorrup- 
tion, and  this  mortal  shall  have  put  on  immortality, 
then  shall  be  brought  to  pass  the  saying  that  is  written, 
18 


!06  BURIAL    OP    THE    DEAD. 


Death  is  swallowed  up  in  victory.  0  death,  where  is 
thy  sting?  0  grave,  where  is  thy  victory?  The  sting 
of  death  is  sin;  and  the  strength  of  sin  is  the  law. 
But  thanks  be  to  God,  who  giveth  us  the  victory, 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

At  the  Funeral  of  an  Infant.    2  Samuel  xii.  16-23. 

AND  David  said,  While  the  child  was  yet  alive,  I 
fasted,  and  wept;  for  I  said,  Who  can  tell  whether 
God  will  be  gracious  to  me,  that  the  child  may  live? 

But  now  he  is  dead,  wherefore  should  I  fast?  Can  I 
bring  him  back  again?  I  shall  go  to  him,  but  lie  shall 
not  return  to  me. 

y  The  prayer  beginning  on  page  201,  [  omitting  the  portion  in  brackets;] 
after  which,  the  first  or  second  of  the  preceding  Scrip- 
ture Lessons,  or  the  following: 

IN  Kama  was  there  a  voice  heard,  lamentation,  and 
weeping,  and  great  mourning,  Rachel  weeping  for 
her  children,  and  would  not  be  comforted,  because  they 
are  not.  — 

Through  the  tender  mercy  of  our  God  the  day-spring 
from  on  high  hath  visited  us,  to  give  light  to  them  that 
sit  in  darkness  and  in  the  shadow  of  death,  to  guide  our 
feet  into  the  way  of  peace. 

Blessed  are  they  that  mourn,  for  they  shall  be  com- 
forted, saith  the  merciful  Redeemer. 

The  spirit  of  the  Lord  is  upon  me,  because  He 
hath  anointed  me  to  preach  the  gospel  to  the  poor:  He 
hath  sent  me  to  heal  the  broken-hearted,  to  preach  de- 
liverance to  the  captives,  and  recovering  of  sight  to  the 
blind,  to  set  at  liberty  them  that  are  bruised,  to  preach 
the  acceptable  year  of  the  Lord. 

\  And  they  brought  young  children  to  him,  that  he 
should  touch  them;  and  his  disciples  rebuked  those  that 
brought  them.  But  when  Jesus  saw  it,  he  was  much 
displeased,  and  said  unto  them, 

Suffer  the  little  children  to  come  unto  me,  and  forbid 
them  not;  for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  God.  Verily  I 
say  unto  you,  Whosoever  shall  not  receive  the  kingdom 
of  God  as  a  little  child,  he  shall  not  enter  therein. 

And  he  took  them  up  in  his  arms,  put  his  hands 
upon  them,  and  blessed  them. 


BURIAL    OF    THE    DEAD.  207 


^  An  Address,  or  a  Sermon,  may  follow  the  Scripture  Lesson. 
LET    US    PRAY. 

HOLY  and  ever-blessed  God  :  We  bow  before  Thee 
in  the  midst  of  our  afflictions,  feeling  deeply  and 
painfully  that  Thy  ways  are  not  our  ways,  and  that  Thy 
thoughts  are  higher  than  our  thoughts,  as  the  heavens 
are  higher  than  the  earth.  Yet  we  praise  Thee  for  the 
true  and  living  word,  that  in  all  things  Thou  art  infi- 
nitely and  unchangeably  good.  We  adore  Thy  name  for 
the  witness  given,  that  in  our  joys  and  our  sorrows  alike, 
in  health  and  in  sickness,  in  life  and  in  death,  Thou  art 
the  same  in  Thy  love  for  us,  without  variableness  or 
shadow  of  turning. 

Most  heartily  we  thank  Thee,  0  Lord,  for  the  mission 
of  Thy  beloved  Son  our  Saviour ;  for  the  comforting  and 
beautiful  truths  he  brought  to  our  darkened  world ;  for 
the  revelation  of  an  immortal  and  blessed  life  beyond 
the  grave.  We  praise  Thee  for  the  assurance,  so  full 
of  consolation  to  the  dying  and  to  the  bereaved,  that  if 
our  earthly  house  of  this  tabernacle  were  dissolved,  we 
have  a  building  of  God,  an  house  not  made  with  hands, 
eternal  in  the  heavens. 

And  now,  most  merciful  One,  we  come  before  Thee  in 
behalf  of  Thine  afflicted  children.  0  Thou  that  hearest 
and  answerest  prayer!  be  gracious  unto  them,  and  help 
them  to  receive  these  truths  of  Thy  holy  word,  in  faith 
and  resignation.  * 

May  the  religion  of  the  Redeemer  bring  forth,  in  this 
time  of  need,  its  rich,  ripe  fruits  of  consolation,  of  se- 
rene and  heavenly  peace.  May  the  sorrowful  turn  to 
him  who  hath  given  promise  of  rest  to  the  weary  and 
the  heavy-laden  —  even  unto  him  who  is  the  Resurrec- 
tion and  the  Life ;  and,  sustained  by  the  sublime  truth 
that  Thou  doest  all  things  well,  may  they  humbly  sur- 
render all  their  wishes  to  Thy  better  counsel  and  Thy 
certain  love. 


208  BURIAL     OF    THE    DEAD. 


Merciful  Father  :  Help  us  rightly  to  improve  the 
lesson  of  this  solemn  occasion.  May  we  be  the  wiser 
and  the  better  for  our  coming  to  this  house  of  mourning 
and  of  prayer.  May  we  henceforth  learn  to  live  more 
truly,  and  diligently  to  do  our  work  while  the  day  lasts. 

And  when  Thou  shalt  call  us  away,  may  we  be  ready 
to  go  with  a  calm  and  trustful  spirit,  lifting  up  the  song 
of  triumph,  0  death,  where  is  thy  sting?  0  grave, 
where  is  thy  victory?  Thanks  be  to  God,  who  giveth 
us  the  victory,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

*j"  Benediction. 

THE  Lord  bless  you,  and  keep  you.  The  Lord  make 
His  face  shine  upon  you,  and  be  gracious  unto  you. 
The  Lord  lift  up  His  countenance  upon  you,  and  give 
you  peace,  for  evermore.     Amen. 

T  May  be  inserted  at  *. 

Thou  hast  laid  Thy  hand  heavily  upon  them.  Death 
has  been  in  their  midst,  and  has  taken  one  who  held 
large  place  in  their  affections.  The  light  that  burned 
so  pleasantly  on  the  altar  of  their  hopes,  has  gone  out 
in  the  darkness  and  coldness  of  the  grave.  The  voice 
that  made  music  in  their  hearts,  has  fallen  into  silence; 
and  the  eyes  that  beamed  love  upon  them,  are  closed 
for  ever.  Desolation  and  grief  have  come  into  the  place 
of  gladness  and  rejoicing. 

0  Thou  God  of  consolation,  have  mercy  upon  them. 
Comfort  them  in  their  distresses.  Open  the  treasures 
of  Thy  love,  and  sanctify  to  them  this  painful  bereave- 
ment. Draw  them  near  unto  Thee,  and  enlarge  and 
confirm  their  faith  in  the  wisdom  and  goodness  of  all 
Thy  ways.  Renew  to  them  the  sweet  assurance,  that 
death  has  no  power  over  the  strength  and  tenderness  of 
human  love ;  that  all  that  was  good  and  true  and  beau- 
tiful in  their  beloved  one,  still  lives,  and  will  for  ever 
live,  in  Thy  glorious  presence. 


AT  THE  GRAVE.  209 


SERVICE  AT  THE  GRAVE. 

f  Any  part  or  parts  of  the  following  may  be  omitted,  at  discretion ;  and 
if  there  shall  not  have  been  a  Funeral  Service  elsewhere,  any  sections 
of  the  preceding  may  be  inserted  in  this  formula. 

*[  Psalm  cii,  ciii.  Job  i. 

AS  for  man,  his  days  are  as  grass :  as  a  flower  of  the 
field,  so  he  flourisheth.  For  the  wind  passeth  over 
it — and  it  is  gone, — and  the  place  thereof  shall  know  it 
no  more.... The  Lord  gave,  and  the  Lord  hath  taken 
away :  Blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

My  days  are  like  a  shadow  that  declineth,  and  I  am 
withered  like  grass:  But  Thou,  0  Lord,  shalt  endure 
for  ever,  and  Thy  remembrance  unto  all  generations. 

^  And  John  xi.  25  may  be  added. 

I  am  the  Resurrection  and  the  Life,  saith  the  Re- 
deemer :  He  that  believeth  in  me,  though  he  were  dead, 
yet  shall  he  live ;  and  he  that  liveth,  and  believeth  in 
me,  shall  never  die. 

%  When  the  body  has  been  laid  in  the  earth  : 

MAX,  that  is  born  of  a  woman,  is  of  few  days,  and 
full  of  misery.  He  cometh  forth  like  a  flower,  and 
is  cut  down:  he  fleeth  also  as  a  shadow,  and  con- 
tinueth  not. 

In  the  midst  of  life  we  are  in  death.  Of  whom  may 
we  seek  for  succor,  but  of  Thee,  0  Lord  ? 

Thou  knowest  our  frame,  Thou  rememberest  that  we 
are  dust.  Take  us  not  away  in  the  midst  of  our  days, 
but  spare  us,  0  Lord.  Yet,  0  God  most  holy,  O  living 
and  loving  Father,  deliver  us  not  into  the  bitter  bondage 
of  the  fear  of  death. 

Thou  knowest,  Lord,  the  secrets  of  our  hearts :  Shut 
not  Thy  merciful  ears  to  our  prayer.  0  God  most 
mighty,  0  holy  and  merciful  Saviour,  Thou  most  worthy 
Judge  eternal,  suffer  us  not,  at  our  last  hour,  for  any 
ills  of  life,  for  any  pains  of  death,  to  fall  away  from  our 

confidence  in  Thee. 

18* 


210  SERVICE    AT    THE    GRAVE. 


tf  Earth  cast  on  the  body  *. 

FORASMUCH  as  the  spirit,  created  in  the  image  of 
God,  hath  returned  unto  Him  who  gave  it,  we  there- 
fore commit  the  body  to  the  ground, —  earth  to  earth,* 
— ashes  to  ashes,* — dust  to  dust,* — believing  in  that 
change  from  the  earthy  to  the  heavenly  which  is  the 
resurrection  of  the  life  to  come,  even  deliverance  from 
the  bondage  of  corruption  into  the  glorious  liberty  of 
the  children  of  God. 

fl  Isaiah  xl.  6,  8. 

THE  voice  said,  Cry.  And  he  said,  What  shall  I  cry  ? 
All  flesh  is  grass,  and  all  the  goodliness  thereof  is  as 
the  flower  of  the  field.... The  grass  withereth,  the  flower 
fadeth ;  but  the  word  of  our  God  shall  stand  for  ever.* 

Or  Revelation  xiv.  13. 

I  heard  a  voice  from  heaven  saying  unto  me,  Write : 
Blessed  are  the  dead  who  die  in  the  Lord  from  hence- 
forth :  Yea,  saith  the  Spirit,  that  they  may  rest  from 
their  labors,  and  their  works  do  follow  them.  *  * 

<H  Benediction,  Hebrews  xiii.  20,  21. 

NOW  the  God  of  Peace,  who  brought  again  from  the 
dead  our  Lord  Jesus,  that  great  Shepherd  of  the 
sheep,  through  the  blood  of  the  everlasting  covenant 
make  you  perfect  in  every  good  work  to  do  His  will, 
working  in  you  that  which  is  well-pleasing  in  His  sight, 
through  Jesus  Christ, — to  whom  be  glory  for  ever.  Amen. 


%  May  follow  *. 

FATHER  ALMIGHTY,  whose  days  are  without  end, 
and  whose  mercies  cannot  be  numbered :  From  the 
borders  of  the  grave  we  cry  unto  Thee :  out  of  dust  and 
ashes  we  call  upon  Thy  holy  name. 

Our  days  upon  the  earth  are  determined :  Thou  hast 
appointed  our  bounds  that  we  cannot  pass. 

Thy  faithfulness  is  above  the  clouds,  and  our  pil- 
grimage is  in  shadow ;  yet  would  we  hold  by  Thy 
loving  hand.  Graciously  lead  and  sustain  us,  lest  we 
Btumble  and  fall. 


DEDICATION     OF    A     CEMETERY.        211 


Lord  most  merciful,  prepare  us  for  the  upward  jour- 
ney, and  bring  us  at  last  into  that  higher  life,  in  whioh 
darkness  and  death  shall  be  unknown,  and  sorrow  and 
sighing  shall  flee  away. 

1f  May  follow  *  *. 

EVER-LIVING  GOD,  with  whom  the  righteous  arc 
in  everlasting  remembrance :  We  give  Thee  hearty 
thanks  for  the  good  examples  of  all  those  Thy  servants, 
who,  having  pursued  their  course  with  diligence  and 
finished  it  with  joy,  have  laid  down  the  burden  of  the 
flesh,  and  entered  into  Thy  heavenly  rest. 

May  their  mantle  continue  in  the  midst  of  us,  0  Lord  ; 
and  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  our  own  labors  may  be 
kept  in  grateful  recollection,  when  the  places  which  now 
know  us  shall  know  us  no  more. 

fi  In  the  Burial  of  the  Dead  at  Sea:  "We  therefore  commit  the  body  to 
the  deep  —  believing  in,"  &c. 


gestation  at  a  Ccmrferj. 

fl  The  introductory  in  the  Order  for  the  Burial  of  the  Dead,  including 
one  or  more  of  the  Scripture  Lessons,  (the  first  half  of  the  prayer 
being  omitted,)  may  be  followed  by  a  Hymn,  f  At  the  places  indi- 
cated by  a  star,  let  earth  be  cast  upon  the  ground. 

piIRISTIAN  FRIENDS:  As  Abraham  bought  the 
v^  field  of  Ephron,  with  its  adornment  of  trees  and 
the  cave  of  Machpelah,  that  he  might  make  a  burial- 
place  for  his  dead,  so  have  you  set  apart  these  grounds, 
as  the  spot  in  which  the  dust  of  your  kindred,  and  your 
own,  shall  return  to  the  earth  as  it  was. 

Not  as  a  desert  waste  shall  it  ever  be  suffered  to  lie 
open,  nor  become  like  the  garden  of  the  slothful,  over- 
grown with  weeds  and  with  walls  broken  down ;  but 
the  winds  of  heaven  that  pass  over  it  in  the  season  of 
bloom,  shall  be  laden  with  fragrance, — and  in  the  win- 


212        DEDICATION    OF    A    CEMETERY. 


ter-time,  they  shall  sigh  the  memory  of  the  departed 
through  the  branches  of  the  evergreens. 

Not  as  implying  holiness  in  any  thing  material,  nor 
as  imparting  sanctity  by  a  ceremonial,  are  we  about  to 
dedicate  this  place  of  burial.  All  that  shall  be  brought 
hither  will  be  of  the  earth,  earthy ;  yet  even  the  body, 
in  its  silence  and  dust,  may  claim  peculiar  respect  as 
having  been  the  tabernacle  of  a  spirit  that  shall  never 
die. 

It  is  not  superstition,  but  religion,  which  subdues  us 
into  the  stillness  of  awe  in  the  presence  of  death,  and 
impels  us  reverently  to  regard  the  insensible  form,  not 
because  of  what  it  is,  but  of  what  it  was.  The  reve- 
rential sentiment  is  passed  over  to  the  earth  to  which 
it  is  returned,  and  the  burial-place  thus  becomes  in- 
vested with  the  solemnity  of  holy  ground. 

When,  therefore,  the  light  and  life  of  infancy  or 
childhood,  shall  fade  away  into  the  morning  radiance 
of  the  spiritual  sun,  hither  shall  you  come,  to  commit 
the  body  to  its  serene  repose — sorrowing  that  earth 
has  one  mortal  less,  yet  rejoicing  that  heaven  has  one 
angel  more.     The  silver  cord  hath  been  loosed : 

Earth  to  earth* — ashes  to  ashes* — dust  to  dust.* 

When  youth,  or  early  manhood  or  womanhood,  shall 
perish  in  the  promise  or  joy  of  usefulness,  there  will  be 
sore  lamentation  at  the  springs  of  social  life ;  and  the 
wail  will  here  be  renewed,  when  the  stricken  form  is 
laid  in  the  pulseless  heart  of  our  common  mother.  The 
pitcher  hath  been  broken  at  the  fountain  : 

Earth  to  earth* — ashes  to  ashes* — dust  to  dust.* 

"When  the  dial  shall  be  darkened  at  meridian,  be- 
cause the  maturity  of  life  has  passed  away  into  the 
mystery  of  death,  the   funereal  dirge   will   penetrate 


DEDICATION     OF     A     CEMETERY.        213 


this  shadowy  silence  with  its  mournful  chords,  and  the 
heart-aching  of  sympathy  shall  respond  to  the  heart- 
breaking of  woe.     The  golden  bowl  hath  been  broken : 
Earth  to  earth- — ashes  to  ashes* — dust  to  dust* 

"When*  the  weary  pilgrim  of  many  years,  stepping 
out  of  the  solemn  procession  of  life,  shall  have  put  off 
his  sandals,  and  laid  aside  his  staff,  and  been  gathered 
into  the  promised  rest,  hither  shall  you  bring  all  that 
was  mortal,  and  reverently  consign  it  to  the  house  ap- 
pointed for  all  the  living.  The  wheel  hath  been  broken 
at  the  cistern : 

Earth  to  earth* — ashes  to  ashes* — dust  to  dust.* 

Tncs  do  we  dedicate  and  devote  these  grounds  to  the 
purpose  of  burial.  Let  no  unseemly  mirth  invade  this 
sanctuary  of  the  dead,  nor  let  such  as  come  hither  to 
weep,  or  who  shall  remember  this  place  of  graves, 
abandon  themselves  to  hopeless  sorrow. 

In  the  vision  of  Christian  faith,  time  is  that  section 
of  eternity  with  which  we  have  to  do  in  the  flesh,  and 
immortality  is  but  the  continuous  life,  when  time  shall 
be  no  more.  There  is  no  death  to  one  who  has  tri- 
umphed over  it  by  the  power  of  a  living  trust  in  God, 
for  death  is  only  in  the  darkness  which  come3  forth  of 
the  tomb,  and  gathers  around  the  hidden  path  into  the 
life  to  come.  We  are  pilgrims  and  strangers  in  the 
earth :  our  citizenship  is  in  the  invisible  and  eternal 
Presence. 

We  see  not  the  value  of  this  revelation,  or  regard  it 
not,  when  the  sky  is  cloudless,  and  the  joy  of  the  heart 
is  looking  out  of  undimmed  eyes ;  but  when  the  hea- 
vens are  robed  in  gloom,  and  the  soul  is  bowed  in  be- 
reavement, a  beam  of  light  breaks  through  a  rift  in  the 
cloud, — and  the  mourner  looks  up,  and  is  glad,  because 
through  tears  he  beholds  the  rainbow  of  hope  spanning 


214       DEDICATION    OF    A    CEMETERY. 


the  abyss  of  death.  The  earth,  once  clad  in  beauty 
and  lately  clothed  in  sackcloth,  is  now  hallowed  by  the 
ministering  spirits  of  the  Most  High,  and  even  the 
darkness  of  midnight  is  lighted  up  by  the  glories  of 
eternal  noon. 

The  sundered  silver  cord  of  childhood,  the  crystal 
pitcher  marred  in  youth,  the  perished  golden  bowl  of 
middle  life,  and  the  broken  wheel  of  old  age, — all  these 
types  shall  come  to  us  in  the  subduing  realities  of  the 
world  ;  but  this  dedication  is  not  completed  with  lifeless 
symbols,  nor  ended  in  earth,  and  ashes,  and  dust. 

Recollection  will  indeed  cling  to  the  oqpe  visible  form, 
and  mourning  affection  will  seek  the  living  among  the 
dead ;  but  remembrance,  when  transfigured  by  the 
angel  of  hope,  will  demand  the  associations  of  cheer- 
fulness. 

Wherefore,  let  buds  and  blossoms,  and  flowers  and 
evergreens,  be  strewn  on  the  graves  which  await  our 
coming.  Though  bloom  may  perish,  and  verdure  pass 
away,  the  memory  of  fragrance  and  beauty  will  con- 
secrate this  place,  and  sweetly  blend  with  the  pro- 
phecy of  an  undying  life. 

"And  darkness  and  doubt  are  now  fleeing  away — 

No  longer  we  roam  in  conjecture  forlorn ; 
So  breaks  on  the  traveller, — faint  and  astray, — 

The  bright  and  the  balmy  effulgence  of  morn. 
See  truth,  love,  and  mercy,  in  triumph  descending, 

And  nature  all  glowing  in  Eden's  first  bloom; 
On  the  cold  cheek  of  death  smiles  and  roses  are  blending, 

And  beauty  immortal  awakes  from  the  tomb." 

f  A  Hymn.    The  Benediction.      "    •  ' 

~\TOW  the  God  of  Peace,  who  brought  again  from  the 
1M  dead  our  Lord  Jesus,  that  great  Shepherd  of  the 
sheep,  through  the  blood  of  the  everlasting  covenant 
make  you  perfect  in  every  good  work  to  do  His  will, 
working  in  you  that  which  is  well-pleasing  in  His  sight, 
through  Jesus  Christ,  to  whom  be  glory  for  ever.  Amen. 


Jjjpns  of  griwtioit. 


Order  of  the  Hvmns.  1  Sabbath  "Worship.  2  Divine  Provi- 
dence. 3  Trust  in  the  Lord.  4  The  Holy  Scriptures.  6  The 
Gospel  of  Christ.  6  Aspirations  and  Virtues.  7  Affliction  and 
Consolation.    8  Occasional  Hymns.    9  Closing  Hymns. 


1  L.  M.  Barbauld. 

The  Worship  of  the  Heart. 

1  "When,  as  returns  this  solemn  day, 

Man  comes  to  meet  his  Maker,  God, 
What  rites,  -what  honors  shall  he  pay? 

How  spread  his  Sovereign's  praise  abroad? 

2  From  marble  domes  and  gilded  spires, 

Shall  curling  clouds  of  incense  rise? 
And  gems,  and  gold,  and  garlands  deck 
The  costly  pomp  of  sacrifice? 

3  Vain,  sinful  man!  creation's  Lord 

Thy  golden  offerings  well  may  spare; 
But  give  thy  heart,  and  thou  shalt  find 
Here  dwells  a  God  who  heareth  prayer. 

2  L.  M.  Montgomery. 

Public  Worship. 

1  God  in  his  temple  let  us  meet, 

In  spirit,  low  before  him  bend: 
Here  he  hath  fixed  his  mercy-seat, 
Here  on  his  Sabbath  we  attend. 

2  Arise  into  thy  resting-place, 

Thou,  and  thine  ark,  Most  Holy  Lord ! 
Shine  through  the  veil — we  seek  thy  face; 
Speak,  fur  we  hearken  to  thy  word. 

3  With  truth  thy  ministers  array, — 

With  grace  adorned  thy  people  be: 
Let  those  who  teach,  and  all  who  pray, 
Be  holiness  and  praise  to  thee. 

215 


SABBATH    WORSHIP. 

L.  M.  Tate. 

Blessing  of  Worship. 

1  For  thee,  0  God,  our  constant  praise 

In  Zion  waits,  thy  chosen  seat ; 
Our  promised  altars  there  we'll  raise, 
And  all  our  zealous  vows  complete. 

2  0  thou,  who  to  my  humble  prayer 

Didst  always  bend  thy  listening  ear, 
To  thee  shall  all  mankind  repair, 
And  at  thy  gracious  throne  appear. 

3  Our  sins,  though  numberless,  in  vain 

To  stop  thy  flowing  mercy  try ; 
For  thou  wilt  cleanse  the  guilty  stain, 
And  wash  away  the  crimson  dye. 

4  Blest  is  the  man,  who,  near  thee  placed, 

Within  thy  sacred  dwelling  lives; 
Whilst  we  at  humbler  distance  taste 
The  vast  delight  thy  worship  gives. 

S.  M.  Watts. 

The  Day  of  Rest. 

1  Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest, 

That  saw  the  Lord  arise; 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes! 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near, 

And  feasts  his  saints  to-day ; 
Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3  One  day,  amidst  the  place 

Where  my  dear  Lord  is  seen, 
Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasure  and  of  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 

In  such  a  frame  as  this, 
And  sweetly  sing  herself  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 
216 


SABBATH     WORSHIP. 

5  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

A  riace  of  Worship. 

1  Lo!  God  is  here!  Let  us  adore, 

And  humbly  bow  before  his  face; 
Let  all  within  us  feel  his  power, 
Let  all  within  us  seek  his  grace. 

2  Lo!  God  is  here!  Him  day  and  night 

United  choirs  of  angels  sing; 
To  him,  enthroned  above  all  height, 
Heaven's  host  their  noblest  praises  bring. 

3  Being  of  beings!  may  our  praise 

Thy  courts  with  grateful  incense  fill: 
Still  may  we  stand  before  thy  face, 
Still  hear  and  do  thy  sovereign  will. 

4  More  of  thy  presence,  Lord !  impart ; 

More  of  thine  image  may  we  bear: 
Oh,  fix  thy  throne  in  every  heart, 
And  reign  without  a  rival  there. 

6  C. M.  Barbauld. 

The  Lord's  Day  Morning. 

1  Again  the  Lord  of  life  and  light 

Awakes  the  kindling  ray, 
Unseals  the  eyelids  of  the  morn, 
And  pours  increasing  day. 

2  0  what  a  night  was  that  which  wrapped 

The  heathen  world  in  gloom! 
0  what  a  sun  which  broke,  this  day, 
Triumphant  from  the  tomb ! 

3  This  day  be  grateful  homage  paid, 

And  loud  hosannas  sung; 
Let  gludne-s  dwell  in  every  heart, 
And  praise  on  every  tongue. 

4  Ten  thousand  differing  lips  shall  join 

To  hail  this  welcome  morn, 
Which  scatters  blessings  from  its  wings 
To  nations  vet  unborn. 

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SABBATH    WORSHIP. 

/  L.  M.  Geo.  Rogers. 

The  Sabbath  Rest. 

1  There  is  a  sabbath  rest,  0  Lord, 

From  doubts  and  sinful  bondage  free; 
Thy  presence  does  this  rest  afford 
To  all  who  truly  worship  thee. 

2  We  may  our  worldly  toils  suspend, 

With  songs  of  praise  thy  temples  fill, 
Or  lowly  at  thine  altars  bend, 
Yet  to  this  rest  be  strangers  still. 

3  But  those  who  humbly  seek  thy  love, 

Who  meekly  bow  to  thy  control — 

'Tis  theirs,  0  Lord,  this  rest  to  prove — ■ 

This  blissful  sabbath  of  the  soul. 

4  Help  us,  0  God,  our  sins  to  flee, 

To  choose  the  paths  that  Jesus  trod, 
To  rest  from  all  but  love  to  thee ; 
Be  ours  this  sabbath  rest,  0  God ! 

8  S.  M.  Watts. 

Public  Worship.    Ps.  95. 

1  Come,  sound  his  praise  abroad, 

And  hymns  of  glory  sing: 
Jehovah  is  the  sovereign  God, 
The  universal  King. 

2  He  formed  the  deeps  unknown ; 

He  gave  the  seas  their  bound ; 
The  watery  worlds  are  all  his  own, 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 

3  Come,  worship  at  his  throne; 

Come,  bow  before  the  Lord ; 
We  are  his  work,  and  not  our  own : 
He  formed  us  by  his  word. 

4  To-day  attend  his  voice, 

Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod ; 
Come,  like  the  people  of  his  choice, 
And  own  your  gracious  God. 
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SABBATII    WORSHIP. 

9  L.  M.  Tate  &  Brady. 

Praise  to  Jehovah. 

1  Be  thou,  0  God,  exalted  high ; 
And  as  thy  glory  fills  the  sky, 
So  let  it  be  on  earth  displayed, 
Till  thou  art  here,  as  there,  obeyed. 

2  0  God,  our  hearts  are  fixed  and  bent 
Their  thankful  tribute  to  present ; 

And,  "with  the  heart,  the  voice  we'll  raise 
To  thee,  our  God,  in  songs  of  praise. 

3  Thy  praises,  Lord,  we  will  resound 
To  all  the  listening  nations  round ;    . 
Thy  mercy  highest  heaven,  transcends 
Thy  truth  beyond  the  clouds  extends. 

4  Be  thou,  0  God,  exalted  high  ; 
And  as  thy  glory  fills  the  sky, 
So  let  it  be  on  earth  displayed, 

Till  thou  art  here,  as  there,  obeyed. 

10  7s.  M.         Salisbury  Coll. 

Adoration  and  Praise. 

1  Holt,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

Be  thy  glorious  name  adored ; 
Lord,  thy  mercies  never  fail ; 
Hail,  celestial  goodness,  hail  ! 

2  Though  unworthy,  Lord,  thine  ear, 
Deign  our  humble  songs  to  hear ; 
Purer  praise  we  hope  to  bring, 
When  around  thy  throne  we  sing. 

3  There  no  tongue  shall  silent  be  ; 
All  shall  join  in  harmony; 

That,  through  heaven's  rapacious  round, 
Prai.-e  to  thee  may  ever  sound. 

4  Lord,  thy  mercies  never  fail : 
Hail,  celestial  goodness,  hail! 
lb.lv,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

Be  thv  gloriuus  name  adored. 

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SABBATH    WORSIIIP. 

11  L.  M.  Frothingiiam. 

Truth  and  Love. 

1  0  God,  whose  presence  glows  in  all, 

Within,  around  us,  and  above ! 
Thy  word  we  bless,  thy  name  we  call, 
Whose  word  is  Truth,  whose  name  is  Love. 

2  That  truth  be  with  the  heart  believed 

Of  all  who  seek  this  sacred  place  ; 
With  power  proclaimed,  in  peace  received — 
Our  spirits'  light,  thy  Spirit's  grace : — 

3  That  love  its  holy  influence  pour, 

To  keep  us  meek,  and  make  us  free, 
And  throw  its  binding  blessing  more 
Round  each  with  all,  and  all  with  thee. 

4  Send  down  its  angel  to  our  side — 

Send  in  its  calm  upon  the  breast ; 
For  we  would  know  no  other  guide, 
And  we  can  need  no  other  rest. 

12  L.  M.  Montgomery. 

Invoking  a  Blessing. 

1  Lord  !  when  thy  people  seek  thy  face, 

And  dying  sinners  pray  to  live, 
Hear  thou  in  heaven,  thy  dwelling-place, 
And,  when  thou  hearest,  0  forgive ! 

2  Here,  when  thy  messengers  proclaim 

The  blessed  Gospel  of  thy  Son, 
Still,  by  the  power  of  his  great  name, 
Be  mighty  signs  and  wonders  done. 

3  But  will  indeed  Jehovah  deign 

Here  to  abide,  no  transient  guest  ? 
Here  will  the  world's  Redeemer  reign, 
And  here  the  Holy  Spirit  rest  ? 

4  That  glory  never  hence  depart ! 

Yet  choose  not,  Lord,  this  house  alone ; 
Thy  kingdom  come  to  every  heart, 

In  every  bosom  fix  thy  throne. 
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SABBATH    WORSHIP. 

13  L.  M".  Tate. 

Source  of  Goodness. 

1  "With  one  consent,  let  all  the  earth 

To  God  their  cheerful  voices  raise  ; 
Glad  homage  pay  with  joy  and  mirth, 
And  sing  before  him  songs  of  praise. 

2  Rejoice,  for  he  is  God  alone, 

From  whom  both  we  and  all  proceed — 
We,  whom  he  chooses  for  his  own, 
The  flock  which  on  his  bounty  feed. 

3  0,  enter,  then,  his  temple-gate, 

Thence  to  his  courts  devoutly  press ; 
And  still  your  grateful  hymns  repeat, 
And  still  his  name  with  praises  bless :  — 

4  For  he's  the  Lord,  supremely  good ; 

His  mercy  is  for  ever  sure ; 
His  truth,  which  always  firmly  stood, 
To  endless  ages  shall  endure. 

14-  L.  M.  Watts. 

Delight  in  Worship. 

1  Great  God,  attend,  while  Zion  sings 
The  joy  that  from  thy  presence  springs  ; 
To  spend  one  day  with  thee  on  earth, 
Exceeds  a  thousand  days  of  mirth. 

2  Might  I  enjoy  the  meanest  place 
Within  thy  house,  0  God  of  grace, 
Not  tents  of  ease,  nor  thrones  of  power, 
Would  tempt  me  to  desert  thy  door. 

3  All  needed  grace  wilt  thou  bestow, 
And  crown  that  grace  with  glory  too ; 
Thy  favors  thou  wilt  e'er  impart, 

To  men  of  pure  and  upright  heart. 

4  0  God,  our  King,  whose  mighty  sway 
The  glorious  host  of  heaven  obey, 
Shine  forth  in  light,  that  evermore 
Mankind  thy  mercy  may  adore. 

19*  221 


SABBATH    WORSHIP. 

15  L-  M.  Watts. 

Invitation  to  Public  Worship. 

1  Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 

Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy  ; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone : 
He  can  create,  and  he  destroy. 

2  His  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid, 

Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men  ; 
And  when  like  wandering  sheep  we  strayed, 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

3  We  are  his  people ;  we  his  care ; 

Our  souls,  and  all  our  mortal  frame : 
What  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  thy  name  ? 

4  We'll  crowd  thy  gates,  with  thankful  songs ; 

High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise ; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command ; 

Vast  as  eternity  thy  love  ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  shall  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

16  C.  M.  Sternhold. 

Majesty  of  God.    Psalm  18. 

1  The  Lord  descended  from  above, 

And  bowed  the  heavens  most  high, 
And  underneath  his  feet  he  cast 
The  darkness  of  the  sky. 

2  On  cherubim  and  seraphim 

Full  royally  he  rode, 
And  on  the  wings  of  mighty  winds 
Came  flying  all  abroad. 

3  He  sat  serene  upon  the  floods, 

Their  fury  to  restrain  ; 
And  he,  as  sovereign  Lord  and  King, 
For  evermore  shall  reign. 
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17 


18 


SABBATH    WORSHIP. 

8s.  &  7s.  M.      Wesley's  Coll. 

The  joy  of  Divine  Love. 

1  Love  divine,  all  love  excelling, 

Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down ! 
Fix  in  us  thy  humble  dwelling, 

All  thy  faithful  mercies  crown. 
Father !  thou  art  all  compassion, 

Pure,  unbounded  love  thou  art ! 
Visit  us  with  thy  salvation, 

Enter  every  longing  heart. 

2  Breathe,  0  breathe  thy  loving  spirit 

Into  every  troubled  breast ; 
Let  us  all  thv  peace  inherit, 

Let  us  find  thy  promised  rest. 
Come,  almighty  to  deliver, 

Let  us  all  thy  life  receive, 
Graciously  come  down,  and  never, 

Never  more  thy  temples  leave. 

H.  M.  Watts. 

Delight  in  Public  Worship. 

1  Lord  of  the  worlds  above, 

How  pleasant  and  how  fair 
The  dwellings  of  thy  love, 

Thine  earthly  temples,  are ! 
To  thine  abode  my  heart  aspires, 
"With  warm  desires  to  see  my  God. 

2  0  happy  souls  that  pray 

Where  God  appoints  to  hear ! 
0  happy  men  that  pay 

Their  constant  service  there  ! 
They  praise  thee  still ;  and  happy  they 
"Who  love  the  way  to  Zion's  hill. 

3  They  go  from  strength  to  strength, 

Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears, 
Till  each  arrives  at  length, 

Till  each  in  heaven  appears : 
0  glorious  seat,  when  God,  our  King, 
Shall  thither  bring  our  willing  feet ! 

223 


SABBATH   WORSHIP. 

19  L-  M.  II.  Ballou  2d. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

1  Praise  ye  the  Lord,  around  whose  throne 

All  heaven  in  ceaseless  worship  waits, 
Whose  glory  fills  the  worlds  unknown — 
Praise  ye  the  Lord  from  Zion's  gates. 

2  With  mingling  souls  and  voices  join  ; 

To  him  the  swelling  anthem  raise ; 
Repeat  his  name  with  joy  divine, 
And  fill  the  temple  with  his  praise. 

3  All-gracious  God,  to  thee  we  owe 

Each  joy  and  blessing  time  affords, — 
Light,  life,  and  health,  and  all  below, 
Spring  from  thy  presence,  Lord  of  lords. 

4  Thine  be  the  praise,  for  thine  the  love 

That  freely  all  our  sins  forgave, 
Pointed  our  dying  eyes  above, 
And  showed  us  life  beyond  the  grave. 

20  Us.  M.  A.  C.  Thomas. 

A  Hymn  for  Youth. 

To  God  our  Creator,  our  Father  and  Friend, 
Let  songs  of  thanksgiving  and  blessing  ascend. 
Come,  taste  of  his  mercy,  and  learn  of  his  ways : 
His  banner  is  o'er  us,  and  joy  is  before  us — 
0  join  the  high  chorus  of  gladness  and  praise. 

His  mercies  all  kindreds  and  nations  embrace, 
And  floweth  for  ever  the  river  of  grace. 
To  thee,  holy  Father,  we  come  in  our  youth : 
Our  spirits  adore  thee,  and,  bowing  before  thee, 
We  sing  of  thy  glory,  thy  goodness  and  truth. 

We  bless  thee,  rejoicing  with  angels  above, 
And  sing  of  thy  wisdom  and  knowledge  and.  love. 
By  all  the  creation  thou  honored  shalt  be : — 
Thy  love  faileth  never :  thy  grace  floweth  ever, 
And  time  shall  not  sever  thy  children  from  thee. 
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SABBATH    WORSHIP. 

21  L.  M.  Watts. 

Exalted  be  the  Lord. 

1  Be  thou  exalted,  0  my  God, 

Above  the  heavens,  where  angels  dwell : 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 

2  My  heart  is  fixed — my  song  shall  raise 

Immortal  honors  to  thy  name  ; 
Awake,  my  tongue,  to  sound  his  praise, 
His  might  and  wonders  to  proclaim. 

3  High  o'er  the  earth  his  mercy  reigns, 

And  reaches  to  the  utmost  sky ; 
His  truth  to  endless  years  remains, 
While  lower  worlds  dissolve,  and  die. 

4  Kepeat  the  first  stanza. 

22  S.  M.  Bulfixch. 

Sabbath  Worship. 

1  Hail  to  the  Sabbath  day ! 

The  day  divinely  given, 
When  men  to  God  their  homage  pay, 
And  earth  draws  near  to  heaven. 

2  Lord,  in  this  sacred  hour, 

Within,  thy  courts  we  bend, 
And  bless  thy  love,  and  own  thy  power, 
Our  Father  and  our  Friend. 

3  But  thou  art  not  alone 

In  courts  by  mortals  trod  ; 
Nor  only  is  the  day  thine  own 
When  man  draws  near  to  God. 

4  Thv  temple  is  the  arch 

Of  yon  unmeasured  sky ; 
Thy  Sabbath,  the  stupendous  march 
Of  grand  eternity. 

5  Lord,  may  that  holier  day 

Dawn  on  thy  servants'  sight ; 
And  purer  worship  may  we  pay 
In  heaven's  unclouded  light. 

225 


SABBATH    WORSHIP. 

23  L-  M.  Tate  &  Brady. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

1  0  come,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing, 
Loud  thanks  to  our  Almighty  King ; 
For  we  our  voices  high  should  raise, 
When  our  Salvation's  Rock  we  praise. 

2  To  his  blest  courts  let  us  repair, 
And  humbly  bow  before  him  there : 
To  him  alone  the  grateful  song, 

And  thankful  hymns  of  praise  belong. 

3  Earth  and  its  depths  are  in  his  hand  ; 
Sea  and  its  isles  his  wisdom  planned ; 
And  earth  and  sea  and  sky  proclaim 
The  might  and  honor  of  his  name. 

4  0  come,  and  bow  before  the  Lord, 
Ye  who  can  best  his  praise  record : 
Come,  and  with  holy  hosts  above, 
Sing  of  the  wonders  of  his  love. 

24-  8s-  &  7s.  M.  Anonymous. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

1  Praise  the  Lord  !  ye  heavens,  adore  him  ; 

Praise  him,  angels  in  the  height ; 
Sun  and  moon,  rejoice  before  him ; 
Praise  him,  all  ye  stars  of  light. 

2  Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  hath  spoken : 

Worlds  his  mighty  voice  obeyed ; 
Laws,  which  never  can  be  broken, 
For  their  guidance  he  hath  made. 

3  Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  is  glorious : 

Never  shall  his  promise  fail, — 

God  hath  made  his  saints  victorious : 

Sin  and  death  shall  not  prevail. 

4  Praise  the  God  of  our  salvation  ; 

Hosts  on  high,  his  power  proclaim ; 
Heaven  and  earth,  and  all  creation, 
Praise  and  magnify  his  name. 
226 


SABBATII    WORSHIP. 

25  8s.  &  7s.  M.  Fawcett. 

God  of  our  Salvation. 

1  Praise  to  thee,  thou  great  Creator; 

Praise  be  thine  from  every  tongue; 
Join,  my  soul,  with  every  creature, 
Join  the  universal  song. 

2  Father,  source  of  all  compassion, 

Free,  unbounded  grace  is  thine: 
Hail  the  God  of  our  salvation ; 
Praise  him  for  his  love  divine. 

3  For  ten  thousand  blessings  given, 

For  the  hope  of  future  joy, 
Sound  his  praise  through  earth  and  heaven, 
Sound  Jehovah's  praise  on  high. 

4  Joyfully  on  earth  adore  him, 

Till  in  heaven  our  song  we  raise: 

There,  enraptured,  fall  before  him, 

Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

26  7s.  M.  Bo  WRING. 
Humble  Worship. 

1  When  before  thy  throne  we  bow, 

Filled  with  awe  and  holy  fear, 
Teach  us,  0  our  God!  to  know 
All  thy  sacred  presence  near. 

2  Check  each  proud  and  wandering  thought 

When  on  thy  great  name  we  call ; 
Man  is  naught — is  less  than  naught: 
Thou,  our  God,  art  all  in  all. 

3  "Weak,  imperfect  creatures,  we 

In  this  vale  of  darkness  dwell; 
Yet  presume  to  look  to  thee, 
All  whose  glory  none  may  tell. 

4  0,  receive  the  praise  that  dares 

Seek  thy  heaven-exalted  throne; 
Bless  our  offerings,  hear  our  prayers, 
0  thou  High  and  Holy  One! 

227 


SABBATH    WORSHIP. 

27  C.  M.  Tate  &  Brady. 

God's  Condescension. 

1  0  Tiiotj,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 

Within  this  earthly  frame, 
Through  all  the  world  how  great  art  thou ! 
How  glorious  is  thy  name ! 

2  When  heaven,  thy  glorious  work  on  high, 

Employs  my  wondering  sight, — 
The  moon,  that  nightly  rules  the  sky, 
With  stars  of  feebler  light, — 

3  Lord,  what  is  man,  that  he  is  blessed 

With  thy  peculiar  care ! 
Why  on  his  offspring  is  conferred 
Of  love  so  large  a  share? 

4  0  Thou,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 

Within  this  earthly  frame, 
Through  all  the  world  how  great  art  thou ! 
How  glorious  is  thy  name! 

28  7s.  M.  Bowring. 

Pious  Worship. 

1  In  thy  courts  let  peace  be  found, 

Be  thy  temple  full  of  love ; 

There  we  tread  on  holy  ground, 

All  serene,  around,  above. 

2  While  the  knee  in  prayer  is  bent, 

While  with  praise  the  heart  o'erflows, 
Tranquillize  the  turbulent! 
Give  the  weary  one  repose! 

3  Be  the  place  for  worship  meet, 

Meet  the  worship  for  the  place ; 
Contemplation's  best  retreat, 

Shrine  of  guilelessness  and  grace! 

4  As  an  infant  knows  its  home, 

Lord!  may  we  thy  temples  know; 
Thither  for  instruction  come — 
Thence  by  thee  instructed  go. 

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SABBATH    WORSHIP. 

29  L.  M.  Watts. 

Worship  and  Worthiness. 

1  High  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God! 

Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  shines: 
Thy  truth  shall  break  through  every  cloud 
That  veils  or  darkens  thy  designs. 

2  For  ever  firm  thy  justice  stands, 

As  mountains  their  foundations  keep : 
"Wise  are  the  wonders  of  thy  hands, 
Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty  deep. 

3  How  free  the  riches  of  thy  grace, 

"Whence  all  our  hopes  and  comforts  spring! 
And  how,  in  dangers  and  distress, 
We  fly  to  thy  protecting  wing ! 

4  Life,  like  a  fountain  rich  and  free, 

Springs  from  the  presence  of  our  Lord ; 
And,  in  thy  light,  our  souls  shall  see 
The  glories  promised  in  thy  word. 

30  7s.  &  5s.  M.  Bowring. 

Devout  and  Lowly  Praise. 

1  Lord,  in  heaven,  thy  dwelling-place, 
Hear  the  praises  of  our  race, 

And,  while  hearing,  let  thy  grace 

Dews  of  blessing  pour ; 
While  we  know,  benignant  King, 
That  the  praises  which  we  bring 
Are  a  worthless  offering, 

Blessing  makes  it  more. 

2  More  of  truth,  and  more  of  might, 
More  of  love,  and  more  of  light, 
More  of  reason,  and  of  right, 

By  our  souls  be  known: 
Thou  canst  make  the  humblest  song 
Sweet,  acceptable  and  strong, 
Afl  the  strains  the  angel-throng 

Pours  around  the  throne. 

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DIVINE    PROVIDENCE. 

31  L.  M.  Proud. 

Divine  Guidance  and  Protection. 

1  Thy  ways,  0  Lord,  with  wise  design, 

Are  framed  upon  thy  throne  above, 
And  every  dark  or  bending  line 
Meets  in  the  centre  of  thy  love. 

2  With  feeble  light,  and  half  obscure, 

Poor  mortals  thine  arrangements  view, 
Not  knowing  that  the  least  are  sure, 
And  the  mysterious  just  and  true. 

3  Thy  flock,  thine  own  peculiar  care, 

Though  now  they  seem  to  roam  uneyed, 
Are  led  or  driven  only  where 
They  best  and  safest  may  abide. 

4  They  neither  know  nor  trace  the  way; 

But,  trusting  to  thy  piercing  eye, 
None  of  their  feet  to  ruin  stray, 
Nor  shall  the  weakest  fail,  or  die. 

32?  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

Divine  Perfections  celebrated. 

1  TnE  glories,  Lord,  thy  works  proclaim, 

Our  pious  wonder  raise; 
Thy  word  still  more  reveals  thy  name, 
And  more  exalts  thy  praise. 

2  Thy  mercies  far  beyond  the  rounds 

Of  earth  and  heaven  extend; 
Thy  truth  outlives  the  narrow  bounds 
Where  time  and  nature  end. 

3  Thy  righteousness  maintains  its  throne, 

Though  mountains  sink  to  dust; 
Thy  judgments  are  a  deep  unknown, 
Yet  always  wise  and  just. 

4  Unbounded  is  thy  goodness,  Lord! 

How  bright  its  wonders  shine ! 
Of  present,  past,  and  future  good, 
The  glory  all  be  thine. 
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33  I,  M.  .  Wilde. 

The  Universal  Fold. 

1  Whilst  far  and  wide  thy  scattered  sheep, 

Great  Shepherd,  in  the  desert  stray, 
Thy  love,  by  some,  is  thought  to  sleep, 
Unmindful  of  the  wanderer's  way. 

2  But  Truth  declares,  They  shall  be  found, 

Wherever  now  they  darkling  roam : 

Thy  voice  shall  through  the  desert  sound, 

And  summon  every  wanderer  home. 

3  Upon  the  darkened  paths  of  sin, 

Instead  of  terror's  sword  and  flame, 
Shall  love  descend, — -for  love  can  win 
Far  more  than  terror  can  reclaim. 

4  And  they  shall  turn  their  wandering  feet, 

By  grace  redeemed,  by  love  controlled, 
Till  all  at  last  in  Eden  meet, 
One  happy,  universal  fold. 

34  M.  Mrs.  Steele. 

Early  and  Constant  Care. 

1  Almighty  Father,  gracious  Lord, 

Kind  Guardian  of  my  days, 

Thy  mercies  let  my  heart  record 

In  songs  of  grateful  praise. 

2  In  life's  first  dawn,  my  tender  frame 

Was  thy  indulgent  care; 
Long  ere  I  could  pronounce  thy  name, 
Or  breathe  the  infant  prayer. 

3  Each  rolling  year  new  favors  brought 

From  thy  exhaustless  store; 
But,  0  !  in  vain  my  laboring  thought 
Would  count  thy  mercies  o'er. 

4  Lord,  when  this  mortal  frame  decays, 

And  every  weakness  dies, 
Complete  the  wonders  of  thy  grace, 
And  raise  me  to  the  skies. 

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35  8s.  &  7s.  Bowring. 

God  is  Light  and  Love. 

1  God  is  Love :  his  mercy  brightens 

All  the  path  in  which  we  move ; 
Bliss  he  grants,  and  woe  he  lightens : 
God  is  Light,  and  God  is  Love. 

2  Chance  and  change  are  busy  ever ; 

Life  decays,  and  ages  move ; 
But  his  mercy  waneth  never : 
God  is  Light,  and  God  is  Love. 

3  E'en  the  hour  that  darkest  seemeth, 

Will  his  changeless  goodness  prove ; 
From  the  cloud  his  glory  streameth : 
God  is  Light,  and  God  is  Love. 

4  He  with  earthly  cares  entwineth 

Hope  and  comfort  from  above : 
Everywhere  his  mercy  shineth : 
God  is  Light,  and  God  is  Love. 

36  C.  M.  Kirke  White. 

Superintending  Providence. 

1  TnE  Lord  our  God  is  clothed  with  might, 

The  winds  obey  his  will ; 
lie  speaks,  and  in  his  heavenly  height 
The  rolling  sun  stands  still. 

2  Rebel,  ye  waves  !  and  o'er  the  land 

With  threatening  aspect  roar : 
The  Lord  uplifts  his  awful  hand, 
And  chains  you  to  the  shore. 

3  Howl,  winds  of  night !  your  force  combine 

Without  his  high  behest,     - 
Ye  shall  not  in  the  mountain-pine 
Disturb  the  sparrow's  nest. 

4  Ye  nations !  bend,  in  reverence  bend, 

Ye  monarchs  !  wait  his  nod, 
And  bid  the  'choral  song  ascend 
To  celebrate  our  God. 
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37  L.  M."  Pope's  Coll. 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 

1  Father  !  adored  in  worlds  above, 

Thy  glorious  name  be  hallowed  still ; 
Thy  kingdom  come  with  power  and  love, 
And  earth,  like  heaven,  obey  thy  will. 

2  Lord !  make  our  daily  wants  thy  care  ; 

Forgive  the  sins  that  we  forsake : 
And,  as  we  in  thy  kindness  share, 
Let  fellow-men  of  ours  partake. 

3  Evils  beset  us  every  hour ; 

Thy  kind  protection  we  implore : 
Thine  is  the  kingdom,  thine  the  power ; 
Be  thine  the  glory  evermore ! 

38  0.  M.  Cowper. 

Providence  in  Mystery. 

1  God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 

His  wonders  to  perform  : 
lie  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take ; 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

3  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace  ; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

4  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour ; 
The  bud  may  have  a  latter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

5  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  his  work  in  vain  ; 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 

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DIVINE    PROVIDENCE. 

39  L-  M.  BoWRING. 

God's  Sustaining  Presence. 

1  Father  and  Friend,  thy  light,  thy  love, 
Beaming  through  all  thy  works  we  see ; 
Thy  glory  gilds  the  heavens  above, 
And  ail  the  earth  is  full  of  thee. 


2  Thy  voice  we  hear,  thy  presence  feel, 

Whilst  thou,  too  pure  for  mortal  sight, 
Involved  in  clouds,  invisible, 

Reignest  the  Lord  of  life  and  light. 

3  We  know  not  in  what  hallowed  part 

Of  the  wide  heavens  thy  throne  may  be ; 
But  this  we  know, — that  where  thou  art, 
Wisdom  and  goodness  dwell  with  thee. 

4  Thy  children  shall  not  faint  nor  fear, 

Sustained  by  this  delightful  thought ; — 
Since  thou,  our  God,  art  everywhere, 
We  cannot  be  where  thou  art  not. 

40  C.  M.  Addison. 

Gratitude  for  Divine  Mercies. 

1  When  all  thy  mercies,  0  my  God, 

My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

2  To  all  my  weak  complaints  and  cries 

Thy  mercy  lent  an  ear, 
Ere  yet  my  feeble  thoughts  had  learned 
To  form  themselves  in  prayer. 

3  Unnumbered  comforts  on  my  soul 

Thy  tender  care  bestowed, 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceived 
From  whom  those  comforts  flowed. 

4  Thro'  hidden  dangers,  toils  and  death, 

It  gently  cleared  my  way, 
And  saved  me  from  those  scenes  of  vice 
Where  thousands  go  astray. 
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DIVINE    PROVIDENCE. 

41  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

ProTidence  in  Nature. 

1  Father  of  lights !  we  sing  thy  name, 

"Who  kindlest  up  the  lamp  of  day ; 
Wide  as  he  spreads  his  golden  flame, 
His  beams  thy  power  and  love  display. 

2  Fountain  of  good !  from  thee  proceeds, 

In  copious  drops,  the  genial  rain, 
Which  o'er  the  hills,  and  thro'  the  meads, 
Revives  the  grass,  and  swells  the  grain. 

3  Thro'  the  wide  world  thy  bounties  spread  ; 

Yet  thousands  of  our  guilty  race, 
Though  by  thy  daily  bounty  fed, 
AiFront  thy  law,  reject  thy  grace. 

4  Xot  so  may  our  forgetful  hearts 

O'erlook  the  tokens  of  thy  care ; 
But  what  thy  liberal  hand  imparts, 
Still  own  in  praise,  still  ask  in  prayer. 

5  So  shall  our  suns  more  grateful  shine, 

And  showers  in  richer  drops  shall  fall, 
When  all  our  hearts  and  lives  are  thine, 
And  thou,  0  God !  enjoyed  in  all. 

42  S.  M.  Moretox. 

The  Darkness  and  the  Light  alike. 

1  In  darkness  as  in  light, 

Hidden  alike  from  view, 
I  sleep,  I  wake  within  His  sight 
Who  looks  existence  through. 

2  From  the  dim  hour  of  birth, 

Through  every  changing  state 
Of  mortal  pilgrimage  on  earth, 
Till  its  appointed  date  ; 

3  All  that  I  am, — have  been, — 

All  that  I  yet  may  be, — 
He  sees  at  once,  as  he  hath  seen, 
And  shall  fur  ever  e 

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DIVINE   PROVIDENCE. 

43  L-  M-  Watts. 

The  Lord  seeth  all  things. 

1  Lokd,  thou  hast  searched  and  seen  me  thro' : 
Thine  eye  commands,  with  piercing  vievr, 
My  rising  and  my  resting  hours, 

My  heart  and  flesh,  with  all  their  powers. 

2  My  thoughts,  before  they  are  my  own, 
Are  to  my  God  distinctly  known  ; 

He  knows  the  words  I  mean  to  speak, 
Ere  from  my  opening  lips  they  break. 

3  Within  thy  circling  power  I  stand ; 
On  every  side  I  find  thy  hand : 
Awake,  asleep,  at  home,  abroad, 

I  am  surrounded  still  with  God. 

4  0  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast 
Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest ! 

Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
Consent  to  sin ;  for  God  is  there. 

44  C.  31.  Thomson. 

All-embracing  Providence  of  God. 

1  Jehovah  God !  thy  gracious  power 

On  every  hand  we  see ; 
0  may  the  blessings  of  each  hour 
Lead  all  our  thoughts  to  thee. 

2  If,  on  the  wings  of  morn,  we  speed 

To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
Thy  hand  will  there  our  footsteps  lead, 
Thy  love,  our  path  surround. 

3  Thy  power  is  in  the  ocean-deeps, 

And  reaches  to  the  skies  ; 
Thine  eye  of  mercy  never  sleeps, 
Thy  goodness  never  dies. 

4  In  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time, 

On  thee  our  hopes  depend  ; 
Through  every  age,  in  every  clime, 
Our  Father  and  our  Friend ! 
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DIVINE    PROVIDENCE. 

45  C.  M.  Watts. 

Infinity  of  God. 

1  Great  God,  how  infinite  art  thou ! 

How  weak  and  frail  are  we  ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  homage  pay  to  thee. 

2  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 

tre  earth  or  heaven  was  made ; 
Thou  art  the  ever-living  God, 
Were  all  the  nations  dead. 

3  Eternity,  with  all  its  years, 

Stands  present  in  thy  view  ; 
To  thee  there's  nothing  old  appears, 
Great  God,  there's  nothing  new. 

4  Our  lives  thro'  varying  scenes  are  drawn, 

And  vexed  with  trifling  cares, 
"While  thine  eternal  thought  moves  on 
Thine  undisturbed  affairs. 

4-6  ^s.  M.  Anonymous. 

Our  daily  bread. 

1  Day  by  day  the  manna  fell : 
0,  to  learn  this  lesson  well ! — 
Still  by  constant  mercy  fed, 
Give  me,  Lord,  my  daily  bread. 

2  "  Day  by  day"  the  promise  reads, — 
Daily  strength  for  daily  needs  : 
Cast  foreboding  fears  away, — 
Take  the  manna  of  to-day. 

3  Lord,  my  times  are  in  thy  hand, — 
Thou  hast  all  my  future  planned ; 
All  I  am,  or  have,  is  thine, — 

Be  thy  law  and  purpose  mine. 

4  Thou  my  daily  task  shalt  give: 
Day  by  day  to  thee  I  live : 
Ever  by  thy  mercy  fed, 

Give  me,  Lord,  my  daily  bread. 

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DIVINE    PROVIDENCE. 

4-7  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

Grace  perfected  in  Glory. 

1  How  rich  thy  favors,  God  of  grace ! 

How  various,  how  divine ! 
Full  as  the  ocean  they  are  poured, 
And  bright  as  heaven  they  shine. 

2  God  to  eternal  glory  calls, 

And  points  the  wondrous  way 
To  those  bright  realms  of  peace  and  joy, 
Where  reigns  unclouded  day. 

3  The  songs  of  everlasting  years 

That  mercy  shall  attend, 
Which  leads,  thro'  sufferings  of  an  hour, 
To  joys  that  never  end. 

48  S.  M.  Mrs.  Steele. 

God  our  Father. 

1  Mv  Father  !  cheering  name  ! 

0,  may  I  call  thee  mine  ? 
Give  me  the  humble  hope  to  claim 
A  portion  so  divine. 

2  Whate'er  thy  will  denies, 

I  calmly  would  resign  ; 
For  thou  art  just,  and  good,  and  wise: 
0,  bend  my  will  to  thine ! 

3  Whate'er  thy  will  ordains, 

0  give  me  strength  to  bear ; 
Still  let  me  know  a  Father  reigns, 

And  trust  a  Father's  care. 

4  Thy  ways  are  little  known 

1*0  my  weak,  erring  sight ; 
Yet  shall  my  soul,  believing,  own 
That  all  thy  ways  are  right. 

5  My  Father! — blissful  name! 

Above  expression  dear ! 
If  thou  accept  my  humble  claim, 

1  bid  adieu  to  fear. 
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DIVINE    PROVIDENCE. 

49  C.  M.  Watts. 

An  Assurance  of  Hope. 

1  Wiien  I  can  read  my  title  clear 

To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I'll  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  fiery  darts  be  hurled, 
Then  I  can  smile  at  envy's  rage, 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come, 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall, 
May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  Heaven,  my  all. 

4  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul 

In  seas  of  heavenly  rest, 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

50  S.  M.  Mrs.  Steele. 

God  our  Creator  and  Benefactor. 

1  My  Maker  and  my  King! 

To  thee  my  all  I  owe: 
Thy  sovereign  bounty  is  the  spring, 
Whence  all  my  blessings  flow. 

2  Thou  ever  good  and  kind! 

A  thousand  reasons  move, 

A  thousand  obligations  bind, 

My  heart  to  grateful  love. 

3  The  creature  of  Thy  hand, 

On  thee  alone  I  live: 
My  God!  thy  benefits  demand 

More  praise  than  tongue  can  give. 

4  0  let  thy  grace  inspire 

My  soul  with  strength  divine; 
Let  all  my  powers  to  thee  aspire, 
And  all  my  days  be  thine. 

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DIVINE    PROVIDENCE. 

51  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

Confidence  in  the  Lord. 

1  Wait,  0  my  soul,  thy  Maker's  will: 
Tumultuous  passions,  all  be  still; 
Nor  let  a  murmuring  thought  arise: — 
His  ways  are  just — his  counsels  wise. 

2  A  veil  around  his  throne  he  draws ; 
His  work  performs — conceals  the  cause; 
But  though  his  methods  are  unknown, 
Judgment  and  truth  support  his  throne. 

3  In  heaven,  and  earth,  and  air,  and  seas, 
He  executes  his  firm  decrees; 

And  age  to  age  has  still  confessed 
That  what  he  does  is  ever  best. 

4  In  him,  my  soul,  repose  thy  trust, 
For  all  his  ways  are  wise  and  just; 
And  all  his  plans,  in  heaven  above 
And  earth  below,  are  plans  of  love. 

52  S.  M.  Moravian. 

Reliance  on  God. 

1  Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears ; 

Hope  and  be  undismayed ; 
God  hears  thy  sighs,  God  counts  thy  tears ; 
God  shall  lift  up  thy  head. 

2  Through  waves,  thro'  clouds  and  storms, 

He  gently  clears  thy  way; 
Wait  thou  his  time,  so  shall  the  night 
Soon  end  in  joyous  day. 

3  Thou  seest  our  weakness,  Lord, 

Our  hearts  are  known  to  thee: 
0,  lift  thou  up  the  sinking  hand, 
Confirm  the  feeble  knee. 

4  Let  us,  in  life  or  death, 

Boldly  thy  truth  declare; 
And  publish,  with  our  latest  breath, 
Thy  love  and  guardian  care. 
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DIVINE    PROVIDENCE. 

53  ^.  M.  Altered. 

Goodness  and  Care. 

1  0  all  ye  people,  clap  your  hands, 

And  shout  in  triumph  while  you  sing ; 
Sing  his  high  praise  who  earth  commands 
And  over  all  is  sovereign  King. 

2  The  morning  stars  together  join, 

To  chant  his  praise  who  formed  their  host ; 
And,  blest  with  favors  most  divine, 
Man  should  adore  and  praise  him  most. 

3  Goodness  and  care  his  might  displays 

In  all  around,  beneath,  above : 
Wisdom  appears  in  all  his  ways, 
And  all  his  plans  are  plans  of  love. 

4  Loud  praises  to  Jehovah  sing, 

Ye  highly-favored  sons  of  men ; 
And  angels,  on  celestial  wing, 

Shall  join  the  theme,  and  shout  Amen. 

54  S-  M.  Scott. 

Faith  in  God  avowed. 

1  Imposture  shrinks  from  light, 

And  dreads  the  curious  eye; 

But  sacred  truths  the  test  invite, 

They  bid  us  search  and  try. 

2  With  understanding  blest, 

Created  to  be  free, 
Our  faith  on  man  we  dare  not  rest, 
Subject  to  none  but  thee. 

3  Lord,  give  the  light  we  need; 

With  soundest  knowledge  fill; 
From  noxious  error  guard  our  creed, 
From  prcj  ndice  our  will. 

4  The  truth  thou  shalt  impart, 

May  we  witli  firmness  own; 
Abhorring  each  evasive  art, 
And  fearing  thee  alone. 

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DIVINE    PROVIDENCE. 

55  8s.  &  7s.  Robinson. 

An  Universal  Providence. 

1  Mighty  God,  while  angels  bless  thee, 

Mortals  fain  would  lisp  thy  name ; 
Lord  of  men,  as  well  as  angels, 
Thou  art  every  creature's  theme. 

2  Lord  of  every  land  and  nation, 

Ancient  of  eternal  days, 
Sounded  through  the  wide  creation 
Be  thy  just  and  worthy  praise, — 

3  For  the  grandeur  of  thy  nature, 

Grand  beyond  a  seraph's  thought, — 
For  created  works  of  power, 

"Works  with  skill  and  kindness  wrought 

4  For  thy  providence,  that  governs 

Through  thine  empire's  wide  domain, 
Wings  an  angel,  guides  a  sparrow: 
Glory  to  thy  gentle  reign. 

56  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

Whispers  in  the  Tempest. 

1  Great  Ruler  of  all  nature's  frame, 

We  own  thy  power  divine; 
We  hear  thy  breath  in  every  storm, 
For  all  the  winds  are  thine. 

2  Wide  as  they  sweep  their  sounding  way, 

They  work  thy  sovereign  will; 
And,  awed  by  thy  majestic  voice, 
Confusion  shall  be  still. 

3  Thy  mercy  tempers  every  blast 

To  those  who  seek  thy  face ; 
And  mingles,  with  the  tempest's  roar, 
The  whispers  of  thy  grace. 

4  Those  gentle  whispers  let  us  hear, 

Till  all  the  tumult  cease; 
And  gales  of  Paradise  shall  lull 
Our  weary  souls  to  peace. 
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DIVINE    PROVIDENCE. 

57  C-  M-  Beveridge. 

Proyidence  and  Redemption. 

1  Tny  goodness,  Lord,  our  souls  confess,- 

Thy  goodness  we  adore — 
A  spring  whose  blessings  never  fail, 
A  sea  without  a  shore. 

2  Sun,  moon,  and  stars,  thy  love  attest 

In  every  golden  ray: 
Love  draws  the  curtains  of  the  night, 
And  love  returns  the  day. 

3  Thy  bounty  every  season  crowns 

With  all  the  bliss  it  yields  ; 
With  joyful  clusters  loads  the  vine, 
With  strengthening  grain  the  fields. 

4  But  chiefly  thy  compassions,  Lord, 

Are  in  the  gospel  seen : 
There,  like  the  sun,  thy  mercy  shines, 
Without  a  cloud  between. 

58  S.  M.  Anonymous. 

Praise  to  the  Creator. 

1  Almighty  Maker,  God, 

How  wondrous  is  thy  name ! 
Thy  glories  how  diffused  abroad 
Through  all  creation's  frame ! 

2  Nature  in  every  dress 

Her  humble  homage  pays  ; 
In  thousand  forms  her  ways  express 
Thine  undissembled  praise. 

3  My  soul  would  rise  and  sing 

To  her  Creator  too : 
Fain  would  my  tongue  adore  my  King, 
And  pay  the  homage  due. 

4  In  joy,  0,  let  me  spend, 

The  remnant  of  my  days  ; 

And  oft  to  (jiod  my  soul  ascend 

In  grateful  songs  of  praise  ! 

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DIVINE   PROVIDENCE. 

59  C.  M.  Watts. 

Creation  and  Providence. 

1  1  sixg  the  mighty  power  of  God, 

That  made  the  mountains  rise  ; 
That  spread  the  flowing  seas  abroad, 
And  built  the  lofty  skies. 

2  I  sing  the  wisdom  that  ordained 

The  sun  to  rule  the  day  ; 
The  moon  shines  full  at  his  command, 
And  all  the  stars  obey. 

3  I  sing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 

That  filled  the  earth  with  food : 
He  formed  the  creatures  by  his  word, 
And  then  pronounced  them  good. 

4  There's  not  a  plant  or  flower  below 

But  makes  thy  glories  known : 
The  clouds  arise,  and  tempests  blow, 
By  order  from  thy  throne. 

5  Creatures,  as  numerous  as  they  be, 

Are  subject  to  thy  care : 
There's  not  a  place  where  we  can  flee, 
But  God  is  present  there. 

60  7s.  M.  Montgomery. 

Songs  of  Praise. 

1  Soxgs  of  praise  the  angels  sang, 
Heaven  with  hallelujahs  rang, 
When  Jehovah's  work  begun, 
When  he  spake,  and  it  was  done. 

2  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn 
When  the  Prince  of  Peace  was  born : 
Joy  attuned  angelic  breath, 

When  he  triumphed  over  death. 

3  Heaven  and  earth  may  pass  away, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day : 
God  will  make  new  heavens  and  earth, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

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DIVINE    PROVIDENCE. 

4  We  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 

Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice ; 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 

5  Borne  upon  our  latest  breath, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death ; 
Then,  amidst  eternal  joy, 

Praise  shall  all  our  powers  employ. 

61  11*.  M.  F.  Osgood. 

Come  with  Tbanksgiying. 

1  Approach  not  the  altar  with  gloom  in  thy  soul, 
Nor  let  thy  feet  falter,  from  terror's  control ! 
God  loves  not  the  sadness  of  fear  and  mistrust : 

0  serve  him  with  gladness,  the  Gracious  and  Just. 

2  Nor  come  to  the  temple  with  pride  in  thy  mien ; 
But  lowly  and  simple,  in  courage  serene ; 
Bring  meekly,  before  him,  the  faith  of  a  child : 
Bow  down  and  adore  him,  with  heart  undefiled. 

62  10s.  &  lis.  M.  Doddridge. 

A  Call  to  Songs  of  Praise. 

0  praise  ye  the  Lord — prepare  a  new  song, 
And  let  all  his  saints  in  full  concert  join ; 

With  voices  united  the  anthem  prolong, 

And  show  forth  his  praises  with  music  divine. 

Let  praise  to  the  Lord,  who  made  us,  ascend  ; 

Let  each  grateful  heart  be  glad  in  its  King ; 
The  God  whom  we  worship  our  songs  will  attend, 

And  view  with  complacence  the  offering  we  bring. 

Be  joyful,  ye  saints  sustained  by  his  might, 

And  let  your  glad  songs  awake  with  each  morn ; 

For  those  who  obey  him  are  still  his  delight — 
His  hand  with  salvation  the  meek  will  adorn. 

Then  praise  ve  the  Lord — prepare  a  glad  song, 
And  let  all  his  saints  in  full  concert  join ; 

"With  voices  united  the  anthem  prolong, 

And  show  forth  his  praises  with  music  divine. 
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DIVINE    PROVIDENCE. 

63  L.  M.   61.  Moore. 

All  Things  are  of  God. 

1  Thou  art,  0  God,  the  life  and  light 

Of  all  this  wondrous  world  we  see ; 
Its  glow  by  day,  its  smile  by  night, 

Are  but  reflections  caught  from  thee: 
Where'er  we  turn,  thy  glories  shine, 
And  all  things  fair  and  bright  are  thine. 

2  When  day,  with  farewell  beam,  delays 

Among  the  opening  clouds  of  even, 
And  we  can  almost  think  we  gaze 

Through  opening  vistas  into  heaven, 
Those  hues  that  mark  the  sun's  decline, 
So  soft,  so  radiant,  Lord,  are  thine. 

3  When  night,  with  wings  of  starry  gloom, 

O'ershadows  all  the  earth  and  skies, 
Like  some  dark,  beauteous  bird,  whose  plume 

Is  sparkling  with  unnumbered  eyes,— 
That  sacred  gloom,  those  fires  divine, 
So  grand,  so  countless,  Lord,  are  thine. 

4  When  youthful  spring  around  us  breathes, 

Thy  spirit  warms  her  fragrant  sigh ; 
And  every  flower  that  summer  wreathes 

Is  born  beneath  thy  kindling  eye : 
Where'er  we  turn,  thy  glories  shine, 
And  all  things  fair  and  bright  are  thine. 

64  lls-  M-  Byrojt. 

God  our  Shepherd  and  Guardian. 

Tiie  Lord  is  our  Shepherd,  our  Guardian  and  Guide; 
Whatever  we  want  he  will  kindly  provide : 
His  care  and  protection  his  flock  will  surround ; 
To  them  will  his  mercies  for  ever  abound. 

The  Lord  is  our  Shepherd  ;  what,  then,  shall  we  fear? 
Shall  dangers  affrighten  us  while  he  is  near  ? 
O,  no :  when  he  calls  us  we'll  walk  through  the  vale, 
The  shadow  of  death,  but  our  hearts  shall  not  fail. 
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DIVINE    PROVIDENCE. 

Afraid,  of  ourselves,  to  pursue  the  dark  way, 
Thy  rod  and  thy  staff  be  our  comfort  and  stay : 
"We  know  by  thy  guidance,  when  once  it  is  past. 
To  life  and  to  glory  it  brings  us  at  last. 

The  Lord  is  become  our  salvation  and  song, 
His  blessings  have  followed  us  all  our  life  long; 
His  name  will  we  praise,  while  he  lends  to  us  breath, 
Be  joyful  through  life,  and  resigned  in  our  death. 

65  c.  m. 

Universal  Prayer. 

1  Father  of  all,  whose  cares  extend 

To  earth's  remotest  shore, 
Through  every  age  let  praise  ascend, 
And  every  clime  adore. 

2  Let  not  this  weak,  unknowing  hand 

Presume  thy  bolts  to  throw, 
And  deal  destruction  round  the  land, 
On  each  I  judge  thy  foe. 

3  If  I  am  right,  thy  grace  impart, 

Still  in  the  right  to  stay; 
If  I  am  wrong,  0  teach  my  heart 
To  find  that  better  way. 

4  Mean  though  I  am,  not  wholly  so, 

Since  quickened  by  thy  breath ; 
Lord,  lead  me  wheresoe'er  I  go, 
Through  this  day's  life  or  death. 

5  This  day  be  bread  and  peace  my  lot: 

All  else  beneath  the  sun 
Thou  knowest  if  best  bestowed  or  not; 
And  let  thy  will  be  done. 

6  To  thee,  whose  temple  is  all  space, 

"Whose  altar,  earth,  sea,  ski*-  , 
One  chorus  let  all  beings  raise, 
All  nature's  incense  rise. 

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DIVINE    PROVIDENCE. 

66  10s.  &  lis.  M.  Parker. 

Thanksgiving  and  Praise. 

My  soul,  praise  the  Lord,  speak  well  of  his  name, 
His  mercies  record,  his  bounties  proclaim. 
To  God,  their  Creator,  let  all  creatures  raise 
The  song  of  thanksgiving,  the  chorus  of  praise. 

Tho',  hid  from  man's  sight,  God  sits  on  his  throne, 
Yet  here,  by  his  works,  their  Author  is  known : 
The  world  shines  a  mirror,  its  Maker  to  show, 
And  heaven  is  seen  in  its  image  below. 

And  man,  his  last  work,  with  reason  endued, 
Who,  falling  through  sin,  by  grace  is  renewed, 
To  God,  his  Creator,  with  joy,  let  him  raise 
The  song  of  thanksgiving,  the  chorus  of  praise. 

67  C.  M.  Watts. 

Obedience  is  Wisdom. 

1  Soxgs  of  immortal  praise  belong 

To  my  almighty  God: 
He  has  my  heart,  and  he  my  tongue, 
To  spread  his  name  abroad. 

2  How  great  the  works  his  hand  has  wrought  1 

How  glorious  in  our  sight! 
And  men  in  every  age  have  sought 
His  wonders  with  delight. 

3  How  most  exact  is  nature's  frame! 

How  wise  its  Maker's  mind! 
His  counsels  never  change  the  scheme 
Which  his  first  thoughts  designed. 

4  Nature  and  time,  and  earth  and  skies. 

Thy  heavenly  skill  proclaim: 
What  shall  we  do  to  make  us  wise, 
But  learn  to  read  thy  name? 

5  To  fear  thy  power,  to  trust  thy  grace, 

Is  our  divinest  skill ; 
And  he's  the  wisest  of  our  race 
Who  best  obeys  thy  will. 
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DIVINE    PROVIDENCE. 

68  L.  M.  Bo  WRING. 

The  Bands  of  Lore. 

1  Ox  light-beams  breaking  from  above, 

The  eternal  course  of  mercy  runs; 
And  by  ten  thousand  cords  of  love 
Our  heavenly  Father  guides  his  sons. 

2  Amidst  affliction's  thickest  host, 

And  sorrow's  darkest,  mightiest  band, 
The  heavenly  cord  is  drawn  the  most, 
And  most  is  felt  the  heavenly  hand. 

3  0,  be  it  mine  to  feel,  to  see 

Thro'  earth's  perplexed  and  varying 
The  cords  that  link  us,  God,  to  thee, 
And  draw  us  to  thine  own  abode. 

69  S.  M.  Mrs.  Steele. 

Shepherd  and  Guide. 

1  While  God  my  Father's  near, 

My  Shepherd  and  my  Guide, 
I  bid  farewell  to  every  fear : 
My  wants  are  all  supplied. 

2  To  ever-fragrant  meads, 

Where  rich  abundance  grows, 

His  gracious  hand  indulgent  leads, 

And  guards  my  sweet  repose. 

3  Along  the  lovely  scene, 

Cool  waters  gently  roll, 
And  kind  refreshment  smiles  serene, 
To  cheer  my  fainting  soul. 

4  Here  let  my  spirit  re 

How  sweet  a  lot  is  mine! 
With  pleasure,  food,  and  safety  bl< 
Beneficence  divine! 

5  Great  Shepherd,  if  I  stray, 

My  wandering  feet  restore; 
To  thy  fair  pastures  guide  my  way, 
And  Let  me  rove  no  more. 

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DIVINE    PROVIDENCE. 

J\J  CM.  Anonymous. 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 

1  0  Thou,  enthroned  in  worlds  above, 

Our  Father  and  our  Friend! 

Lo,  at  the  footstool  of  thy  love 

Thy  children  humbly  bend. 

2  All  reverence  to  thy  name  be  given ; 

Thy  kingdom  wide  displayed; 
And,  as  thy  will  is  done  in  heaven, 
Be  it  on  earth  obeyed. 

3  Our  table  may  thy  bounty  spread, 

From  thine  exhaustless  store, 
From  day  to  day  with  daily  bread, 
Nor  would  we  ask  for  more. 

4  That  pardon  we  to  others  give, 

Do  thou  to  us  extend; 
From  all  temptation,  Lord,  relieve; 
From  every  ill  defend. 

5  And  now  to  thee  belong,  Most  High, 

The  kingdom,  glory,  power, 
Thro'  the  broad  earth  and  spacious  sky, 
Both  now  and  evermore. 

71  C  M.  Drennan. 

God  is  a  Spirit. 

1  The  heaven  of  heavens  cannot  contain 

The  universal  Lord; 
Yet  he  in  humble  hearts  will  deign 
To  dwell  and  be  adored. 

2  Where'er  ascends  the  sacrifice 

Of  fervent  praise  and  prayer, 
Or  on  the  earth,  or  in  the  skies, 
The  God  of  heaven  is  there. 

3  His  presence  is  diffused  abroad 

Thro'  realms  and  worlds  unknown ; 
Who  seek  the  mercies  of  our  God 
Are  ever  near  his  throne. 
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TRUST    IN    THE    LORD. 

72  L.  Iff.  Watts. 

Walking  by  Faith. 

1  ;Tis  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come 

We  walk  through  deserts  dark  as  night ; 
Till  we  arrive  at  heaven,  our  home, 
Faith  is  our  guide,  and  faith  our  light. 

2  The  want  of  sight  she  well  supplies ; 

She  makes  the  pearly  gates  appear ; 
Far  into  distant  worlds  she  flies, 
And  brings  eternal  glories  near. 

3  Cheerful  we  tread  the  desert  through, 

While  faith  inspires  a  heavenly  ray; 
Though  lions  roar  and  tempests  blow, 
And  rocks  and  dangers  till  the  way. 

4  So  Abram,  by  divine  command, 

Left  his  own  house  to  walk  with  God ; 
His  faith  beheld  the  promised  land, 
And  fired  his  zeal  along  the  road. 

73  C.  M.  Wreford. 

Prayer  fir  Faith. 

1  Lord  !  I  believe.     Thy  power  I  own, 

Thy  word  I  would  obey; 
I  wander,  comfortless  and  lone, 
When  from  thy  truth  I  stray. 

2  Lord  !  I  believe  ;  but  gloomy  fears 

Sometimes  bedim  my  sight ; 
I  look  to  thee  with  prayers  and  tears, 
And  cry  for  strength  and  light. 

3  Lord  !  I  believe  ;  but  oft,  I  know, 

My  faith  is  cold  and  weak : 
Strengthen  my  weakness,  and  bestow 
The  confidence  I  seek ! 

4  Yes,  I  believe ;  and  only  thou 

Canst  give  my  soul  relief: 
Lord!   to  thy  truth  my  spirit  b-jw, 
Help  thou  my  unbelief! 

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TRUST    IN    THE    LORD. 

74  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

Bright  Star  of  Hope. 

1  Bright  Star  of  Hope,  thy  rise  we  hail ; 

Our  hearts  drink  in  thy  glad'ning  rays ; 
To  Him  who  lit  thy  brilliant  fires, 

Father  of  Lights,  we  bring  our  praise. 

2  Bright  Star  of  Hope,  we  follow  thee  ; 

Herald  divine,  we  catch  thy  voice : 
Thy  notes  proclaim  God's  jubilee, 
And  bid  a  ransomed  world  rejoice. 

3  Hail,  Star  of  Hope !  our  hearts  adore 

Thy  light,  which  shines  on  life's  dark  wave 
Like  the  bright  guide  on  ocean's  shore, 
The  storm-spent  mariner  to  save. 

4  Hail,  Star  of  Hope !  man's  certain  Guide 

To  truth  and  life  by  mercy  given ; 
Spread  wide  thy  rays,  till  all  mankind 
Receive  this  richest  boon  of  Heaven. 

75  IJ-  M.  Anonymous. 

The  Blessing  of  Faith. 

1  There  is  a  flower — a  holy  one — 

That  blossoms  on  my  path  ; 

No  need  of  dew,  or  daily  sun, 

Or  falling  showers,  it  hath. 

2  It  blooms  as  brightly  in  the  storm 

As  in  the  cloudless  sky, 
And  rears  unharmed  its  humble  form, 
When  others  fade  and  die. 

o  That  plant  is  Faith  :  its  holy  leaves 
Reviving  odor  shed, 
Where  pain  is  felt,  or  sorrow  grieves 
O'er  mansions  of  the  dead. 

4  God  is  its  sun — his  living  light 

In  happy  hours  he  lends  ; 
And  silently  in  sorrow's  night 

His  heavenly  dew  descends. 
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TRUST    IN    THE    LORD. 

76  C.  Iff.  Bath  Coll. 

Prayer  for  Strong  Faith. 

1  0  ron  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink 

Though  pressed  by  every  foe, 
That  will  not  tremble  on  the  brink 
Of  any  earthly  -woe  ! — 

2  That  will  not  murmur  nor  complain 

Beneath  the  chastening  rod  ; 
But,  in  the  hour  of  grief  or  pain, 
Will  lean  upon  its  God ; — 

3  A  faith  that  shines  more  bright  and  clear 

When  tempests  rage  without ; 
That  when  in  danger  knows  no  fear, 
In  darkness  feels  no  doubt ; — 

4  Lord,  give  us  such  a  faith  as  this, 

And  then,  whate'er  may  come, 
We'll  taste,  e'en  here,  the  hallowed  bliss 
Of  an  eternal  home. 

77  C.  M.  Sidney. 

The  Guidance  of  Hope. 

1  Borxe  o'er  the  ocean's  stormy  wave, 

The  beacon's  light  appears, 
When  yawns  the  seaman's  watery  grave, 
And  his  lone  bosom  cheers. 

2  Then,  should  the  raging  ocean  foam, 

His  heart  shall  dauntless  prove, 
To  reach,  secure,  his  cherished  home, 
The  haven  of  his  love. 

3  So,  when  the  soul  is  wrapt  in  gloom, 

To  worldly  grief  a  prey, 
Thy  beams,  blest  Hope,  beyond  the  tomb, 
Illume  the  pilgrim's  way. 

4  They  point  to  that  serene  abode 

Where  holy  faith  shall  rest, 
Protected  by  the  sufferer's  God, 
And  be  for  ever  blest. 

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TRUST    IN    THE    LORD. 

78  7s.  M.  Cennick. 

Rejoicing  in  Hope. 

1  Children-  of  the  Heavenly  King, 
As  ye  journey,  sweetly  sing; 
Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 

2  Ye  are  travelling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod  ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  ye 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  Shout,  ye  little  flock,  and  blest, 
Journeying  to  the  promised  rest : 
Gladly  walk  in  wisdom's  way, 
Upward  to  the  gates  of  day. 

4  Lord,  submissive  make  us  go, 
Ready,  leaving  all  below ; 
Only  thou  our  Leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee. 

79  C.  M.  II.  II.  Hawley. 

The  Hope,  the  Star,  the  Voice. 

1  There  is  a  hope,  a  blessed  hope, 

More  precious  and  more  bright 
Than  all  the  joyless  mockery 
The  world  esteems  delight. 

2  There  is  a  star,  a  lovely  star, 

That  lights  the  darkest  gloom, 
And  sheds  a  peaceful  radiance  o'er 
The  prospects  of  the  tomb. 

3  There  is  a  voice,  a  cheering  voice, 

That  lifts  the  soul  above ; 
Dispels  distrustful,  anxious  doubts, 
And  whispers,  God  is  Love. 

4  That  voice  is  heard  from  Zion's  height 

And  speaks  the  soul  forgiven  ; 
That  star  is  revelation's  light — 
That  hope,  the  hope  of  heaven. 
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TRUST   IN    THE   LORD. 

80  I*.  M  Doddridge. 

The  Invisible  God. 

1  Almighty  and  immortal  King, 

Thy  peerless  splendors  none  can  bear ; 
But  darkness  veils  seraphic  eyes, 
When  God  with  all  his  glory's  there. 

2  Yet  faith  can  pierce  the  awful  gloom, 

The  great  Invisible  can  see, 
And  with  its  tremblings  mingle  joy, 
In  fixed  regards,  great  God,  to  thee. 

3  This  one  petition  would  it  urge, 

To  bear  thee  ever  in  its  sight ; 
In  life,  in  death,  in  worlds  unknown, 
Its  only  Portion  and  Delight. 

81  C.  M.  Watts. 

A  Prospect  of  Ileaven. 

1  There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 

Where  saints  immortal  reign; 
Eternal  day  excludes  the  night, 
Ajad  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-withering  flowers: 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green : 
So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 
And  Jordan  rolled  between. 

4  0  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, — 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, — 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love 
With  unbeclouded  eyes, — 

5  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er, — 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

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THE    HOLY   SCRIPTURES. 

82  L.  M.  Watts. 

Nature  and  Scripture. 

1  The  heavens  declare  thy  glory.  Lord ! 

In  every  star  thy  wisdom  shines ; 

But,  when  our  eyes  behold  thy  word, 

\Ve  read  thy  name  in  fairer  lines. 

2  The  rolling  sun,  the  changing  light, 

And  nights  and  days,  thy  power  confess ; 
But  the  blest  volume  thou  hast  writ 
Reveals  thy  justice  and  thy  grace. 

3  Sun,  moon,  and  stars,  convey  thy  praise 

Round  the  whole  earth,  and  never  stand ; 
So  when  thy  truth  began  its  race, 
It  touched  and  glanced  on  every  land. 

4  Nor  shall  thy  spreading  gospel  rest 

Till  thro'  the  world  thy  truth  has  run: 
Till  Christ  has  all  the  nations  blest, 
That  see  the  light  or  feel  the  sun. 

83  S.  M.  Watts. 

Power  of  the  Gospel. 

1  Behold,  the  morning  sun 

Begins  his  glorious  way; 
His  beams  through  all  the  nations  run, 
And  life  and  light  convey. 

2  But  where  the  gospel  comes, 

It  spreads  diviner  light ; 
It  calls  dead  sinners  from  their  tombs, 
And  gives  the  blind  their  sight. 

3  How  perfect  is  thy  word ! 

And  all  thy  judgments  just! 
For  ever  sure  thy  promise,  Lord, 
And  we  securely  trust. 

4  My  gracious  God,  how  plain 

Are  thy  directions  given ! 
0,  may  we  never  read  in  vain, 
But  find  the  path  to  heaven. 
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THE    HOLY    SCRIPTURES. 

84  L-  ^r-  Anoxvmols. 

The  Scripture:  a  Light. 

1  Lamp  of  our  feet!  whose  hallowed  beam 

Deep  in  our  hearts  its  dwelling  hath, 
How  welcome  is  the  cheering  gleam 
Thou  sheddest  o'er  our  lowly  path! 

2  Light  of  our  way!  whose  rays  are  flung 

In  mercy  o'er  our  pilgrim-road, 

How  blessed,  its  darkest  shades  among, 
The  star  that  guides  us  to  our  God ! 

3  Lamp  of  our  feet,  which  day  by  day 

Are  passing  to  the  quiet  tomb! 
If  on  it  fall  thy  peaceful  ray, 

Our  last  low  dwelling  hath  no  gloom. 

4  How  beautiful  their  calm  repose 

To  whom  thy  blessed  hope  is  given, 
"Whose  pilgrimage  on  earth  is  closed 
By  the  unfolding  gates  of  heaven ! 

85  S.  M.  Watts. 

Nature  and  the  Gospel. 

1  Beiiold!  the  lofty  sky 

Declares  its  Maker,  God: 
And  all  the  starry  works  on  high 
Proclaim  his  power  abroad. 

2  Ye  Christian  lands,  rejoice! 

Here  he  reveals  his  word; 
We  are  not  left  to  nature's  voice 
To  bid  us  know  the  Lord. 

3  His  statutes  and  commands 

Are  set  before  our  eyea ; 
He  puts  his  gospel  in  our  hands, 

"Where  our  salvation  lies. 

4  "While  of  thy  works  I  Bing, 

Thy  glory  to  proclaim, 
Accept  the  praise,  my  God,  my  King, 

In  my  Redeemer's  name. 

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86 


THE   HOLY    SCRIPTURES. 

C.  M.  Cowper. 

Glory  of  Revelation. 

1  "What  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page, 

Majestic  like  the  sun! 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  age ; 
It  gives,  but  borrows  none. 

2  His  hand  that  gave  it  still  supplies 

His  gracious  light  and  heat; 
His  truths  upon  the  nations  rise; 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

3  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  thine, 

For  such  a  bright  display, 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

4  My  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 

The  paths  of  truth  and  love ; 
Till  glory  break  upon  my  view 
In  brighter  worlds  above. 

87  C.  M.  Rippon's  Coll. 

The  Value  of  the  Scriptures. 

1  How  precious  is  the  book  divine, 

By  inspiration  given! 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 
To  lead  our  souls  to  heaven. 

2  O'er  all  the  strait  and  narrow  way 

Its  radiant  beams  are  cast; 

A  light  whose  never-weary  ray 

Grows  brightest  at  the  last. 

3  It  sweetly  cheers  our  fainting  hearts 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears ; 
Life,  light,  and  comfort  it  imparts, 
And  calms  our  anxious  fears. 

4  This  lamp  through  all  the  dreary  night 

Of  life  shall  guide  our  way, 
Till  we  behold  the  glorious  light 
Of  never-ending  day. 
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THE   GOSPEL    OF  'CHRIST. 

88  8s.  &  7s.  M.  Cawood. 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high. 

1  Hark  !  -what  mean  those  holy  voices, 

Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies  ? 
Lo !  th'  angelic  host  rejoices  ; 
Heavenly  hallelujahs  rise ! 

2  Listen  to  the  wondrous  story, 

Which  they  chant  in  hymns  of  joy  ; 
Glory  in  the  highest,  glory  ! 
Glory  be  to  God  on  high ! 

3  Peace  on  earth,  in  all  its  blessing, 

Peace  on  earth,  good-will  to  man ! 
God,  in  mercy  never  eeasing, 
Here  unveils  his  gracious  plan. 

4  Holy  Father !  we  adore  thee ! 

Be  thy  grace  for  ever  nigh ; 
Till  in  heaven  we  sing  before  thee, 
Glory  be  to  God  on  high ! 

89  0.  M.  Axonymous. 

Coming  of  the  Saviour. 

1  Hark  !  'tis  the  prophet  of  the  skies 

Proclaims  redemption  near ! 
The  night  of  death  and  bondage  flies, 
The  dawning  tints  appear. 

2  0  Zion,  from  thy  shades  of  gloom, 

Awake  to  glorious  day  ! 
Thy  desert  wastes  with  verdure  bloom, 
Thy  shadows  flee  away  ! 

3  The  gladdening  news,  conveyed  afar, 

Remotest  nations  hear ; 
To  welcome  in  the  Morning  Star, 
The  ransomed  tribes  appear. 

4  The  wilderness  shall  hear  his  voice, 

For  full  salvation  flows  ; 
And  Sharon's  desert  shall  rejoice 
And  blossom  as  the  rose. 

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THE    GOSPEL    OF    CHRIST. 

90  C.  M.  Watts. 

Joy  to  the  World. 

1  Joy  to  the  world — the  Lord  is  come ! 

Let  earth  receive  her  King ; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth — the  Saviour  reigns  ! 

Let  men  their  songs  employ  ; 
While  fields  &  floods,  rocks,  hills,  &  plains, 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground ; 
He  comes  to  make  his  blessings  flow 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  his  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  his  love. 

91  C.  M.  A.  C.  Thomas. 

The  Gospel  of  Peace. 

1  Joy  to  the  earth  !  the  Prince  of  Peace 

His  banner  has  unfurled ; 
Let  strife,  and  sin,  and  error  cease, 
And  joy  pervade  the  world! 

2  Praise  ye  the  Lord !  for  truth  and  grace 

His  word  and  life  display ; 
Let  every  soul  his  love  embrace, 
And  own  its  gentle  sway. 

3  Peace  on  the  earth,  good-will  to  men, 

Embraced  the  Gospel  plan  ; 
Let  that  sweet  strain  be  heard  again, 
Which  angel-tones  began. 

4  Joy  to  the  isles  and  lands  afar  ! 

Messiah  reigns  above ; 
Let  every  eye  behold  the  star, 
The  star  of  light  and  love. 
260 


THE    GOSPEL   OF   CHRIST. 

92  C.  M.  Duncan. 

The  Lord  of  All. 

1  All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name ! 

Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  All. 

2  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, — 

A  remnant  weak  and  small, — 
Hail  him,  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  All. 

3  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  All. 

4  And  when,  with  yonder  sacred  throng, 

We  at  his  feet  shall  fall, 
We'll  join  the  everlasting  song, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  All. 

93  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

The  Light  of  Truth. 

1  Tue  new-born  world,  immersed  in  night, 

In  gloomy  horrors  lay  ; 
Jehovah  said,  Let  there  be  light, 
And  poured  the  boundless  day. 

2  Thus  o'er  the  greater  world  within, 

Let  beams  immortal  shine  ; 
Disperse.  0  Lord,  the  clouds  of  sin, 
And  spread  a  dawn  divine. 

3  Attendant  on  this  sacred  light, 

Celestial  fire  impart : 
And  let  the  ray  that  guides  my  sight, 
Inflame  my  frozen  heart. 

4  Thus  all  the  powers  this  Bpirit  knows, 

Shall  to  my  God  be  given, 

Sweet  as  when  Aaron's  incense  rose 
In  fragrant  clouds  to  heaven. 

20  L 


THE    GOSPEL    OF    CHRIST. 

94  L.  M.  Peering. 

Peace  of  the  Gospel. 

1  Awake  the  song  that  gave  to  earth 
Salvation  in  Immanuel's  birth ! 
Angelic  tongues  the  strain  began, — 
;Twas  peace  on  earth,  good-will  to  man. 

2  Celestial  peace  !  and  is  it  ours 

To  strike  the  harp  on  Salem's  towers ! 
To  welcome  back  the  dove  that  brings 
The  balm  of  healing  in  her  wings ! 

3  She  comes !  and,  lo,  the  orphan's  wail 
No  longer  loads  the  passing  gale  ; 
Contentment  sheds  her  sacred  calm, 
And  nature  owns  the  sovereign  balm. 

4  She  comes !  and  banner,  spear,  and  plume, 
That  led  to  conquest  and  the  tomb, 
Wreathed  with  the  olive,  now  adorn 

The  triumph  of  salvation's  morn. 

95  L-  M-  Watts. 

The  Gospel  Celebrated. 

1  Let  everlasting  glories  crown 

Thy  head,  my  Saviour  and  my  Lord  ; 
Thy  hands  have  brought  salvation  down, 
And  writ  the  blessing  in  thy  word. 

2  In  vain  the  trembling  conscience  seeks 

Some  solid  ground  to  rest  upon  ; 
With  long  despair  the  spirit  breaks, 
Till  we  apply  to  Christ  alone. 

3  How  well  thy  sacred  truths  agree ! 

How  wise  and  holy  thy  commands ! 
Thv  promises,  how  firm  they  be  ! 

How  firm  our  hope  and  comfort  stand ! 

4  Should  all  the  forms  that  men  devise 

Assault  my  faith  with  treacherous  art, 
I'd  call  them  vanity  and  lies, 

And  bind  the  gospel  to  my  heart. 
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THE    GOSPEL    OF    CHRIST. 

96  C.  M.  A.  C.  Thomas. 

The  Prince  of  Peace. 

1  0  bless  the  Lord  of  Life,  who  came 

From  darkness  to  release  ; 
Give  glory  to  his  honored  name, 
And  crown  him  Prince  of  Peace. 

2  Praise  him  whose  reign  of  truth  and  grace 

Shall  evermore  increase, 
Until  each  soul  of  all  our  race, 
Shall  own  him  Prince  of  Peace. 

3  When  finished  is  his  plan  of  love, 

All  sin  and  woe  shall  cease ; 
And  every  tongue,  in  heaven  above, 
Shall  own  him  Prince  of  Peace. 

97  7s.  M.  Anonymous. 

Redeeming  Love. 

1  Now  begin  the  heavenly  theme, 
Sing  aloud  in  Jesus'  name: 
Ye,  who  his  salvation  prove, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

2  Ye,  who  see  the  Father's  grace 
Beaming  in  the  Saviour's  face, 
As  to  Canaan  on  yo  move, 
Praise  and  bless  redeeming  love. 

3  Welcome,  all  by  sin  oppressed, 
Welcome  to  his  sacred  rest : 
Nothing  brought  him  from  above, 
Nothing  but  redeeming  love. 

4  When  his  spirit  leads  us  home, 
When  we  to  his  "-lory  come, 
We  shall  all  the  fulness  prove 
Of  our  Lord's  redeeming  love. 

5  Hither,  then,  your  music  bring, 
Strike  aloud  each  cheerful  string; 
Mortals,  join  tin;  host  above, 
Join  to  praise  redeeming  love. 

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THE    GOSPEL    OF   CHRIST. 

98  C.  M.  Cowper. 
The  Light  of  the  Heart. 

1  How  blest  thy  creature  is,  0  God, 

When,  with  a  single  eye, 
lie  views  the  lustre  of  thy  word, 
The  day-spring  from  on  high ! 

2  Thro'  all  the  storms  that  veil  the  skies, 

And  frown  on  earthly  things, 
The  Sun  of  Righteousness  he  eyes 
With  healing  in  his  wings. 

3  The  glorious  orb,  whose  golden  beams 

The  fruitful  year  control, 
Since  first,  obedient  to  thy  word, 
He  shone  from  pole  to  pole, 

4  Has  cheered  the  nations  with  the  joys 

His  orient  rays  impart ; 
But  'tis  the  light  of  Christ  alone 
Can  shine  upon  the  heart. 

99  S.  M.  Watts. 

The  Redeemer's  Birth. 

1  Behold,  the  grace  appears, 

The  blessing  promised  long  ; 
Angels  announce  the  Saviour  near, 
In  this  triumphant  song : — 

2  "Glory  to  God  on  high, 

And  heavenly  peace  on  earth  ; 
Good-will  to  men,  to  angels  joy, 
At  the  Redeemer's  birth." 

3  In  worship  so  divine 

Let  men  employ  their  tongues  ; 
With  the  celestial  host  we  join, 
And  loud  repeat  their  songs : — 

4  "  Glory  to  God  on  high, 

And  heavenly  peace  on  earth ; 
Good-will  to  men,  to  angels  joy, 
At  our  Redeemer's  birth." 
264 


THE    GOSPEL    OF    CHRIST. 

100  c   M-  Watts. 

The  Redeemer's  Blessing. 

1  Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands, 

Ye  tribes  of  every  tongue  ; 
His  new-discovered  grace  demands 
A  new  and  nobler  song. 

2  Say  to  the  nations,  Jesus  reigns, — 

God's  own  anointed  Son  ; 
His  power  the  sinking  world  sustains, 
And  grace  surrounds  his  throne. 

3  Let  heaven  proclaim  the  joyful  day, 

Joy  through  the  earth  be  seen ; 
Let  cities  shine  in  bright  array, 
And  fields  in  cheerful  green. 

4  With  joy  lift  up  your  wondering  eyes, 

Ye  islands  of  the  sea ; 
Ye  mountains,  sink ;  ye  valleys,  rise, 
Prepare  the  Lord  his  way. 

101  S.  M.  Needham. 

The  Light  of  the  World. 

1  Beiiold,  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

The  Chosen  of  the  Lord, 

God's  only  Son  himself  fulfils 

The  sure  prophetic  word. 

2  The  spirit  of  the  Lord, 

In  rich  abundance  shed, 
On  this  great  Prophet  gently  lights, 
And  rests  upon  his  head. 

3  Jesus,  thou  Light  of  men, 

Thy  doctrine  life  imparts  : 
0  may  we  feel  its  quickening  power, 
To  warm  and  glad  our  hearts  ! 

4  Cheered  by  its  beams,  our  souls 

Shall  run  the  heavenly  way  ; 
The  path  which  Christ  serenely  trod, 
Will  lead  to  endless  day. 

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THE    GOSPEL    OF    CHRIST. 

102  H.  M.  Watts. 

The  Saviour  and  Prophet. 

1  Join  all  the  glorious  names 

Of  wisdom,  love,  and  power, 
That  mortals  ever  knew, 

Or  angels  ever  bore : 
All  are  too  mean  to  speak  his  worth, 
Too  mean  to  set  the  Saviour  forth. 

2  Lo,  what  endearing  words, 

"What  condescending  ways, 
Doth  our  Redeemer  use 

To  teach  his  heavenly  grace ! 
My  soul,  with  joy  and  wonder  see 
What  forms  of  love  Christ  bears  for  thee. 

3  Great  Prophet  of  our  God, 

Our  souls  would  bless  thy  name : 
By  thee  the  joyful  news 

Of  our  salvation  came  : — 
The  joyful  news  of  sin  forgiven, 
Of  death  subdued,  and  peace  with  heaven. 

103  S.  M.  Needham. 

The  Birth  of  Christ. 

1  The  Prince  of  Peace  is  come ! 

Ye  nations,  shout  and  sing : 
Let  men  and  angels  join  their  songs, 
To  hail  this  glorious  King. 

2  Light  of  the  world,  he  comes ! 

The  blind  receive  their  sight ; 
The  mind  now  feels  his  glad'ning  ray, 
And  all  within  is  light. 

3  Evangelist  divine ! 

He  makes  the  gospel  known : 

The  poor  the  joyful  tidings  hear 

And  their  great  Prophet  own. 

4  Whilst,  gracious  God.  I  hear 

Thy  gospel's  joyful  sound, 
May  my  glad  heart,  my  tongue,  my  life, 
Be  all  obedience  found. 
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THE    GOSrEL   OF    CHRIST. 

104  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

The  Way,  Truth,,  and  Life. 

1  Thou  art  the  Way.     To  thee  alone 

From  Bin  and  death  we  flee ; 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek, 
Must  seek  him,  Lord,  by  thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  Truth.     Thy  word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart ; 
Thou  only  canst  inform  the  mind, 
And  purify  the  heart. 

3  Thou  art  the  Lite.     The  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  thy  conquering  arm, 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  thee, 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4  Thou  art  the  Way,  the  Truth,  the  Life ; 

Grant  us  that  way  to  know, 
That  truth  to  keep,  that  life  to  taste, 
Whose  joys  eternal  flow. 

105  ^S.  M.  KxEELAXD. 
Characters  of  Christ. 

1  Mediator,  Son  of  God, 

Spread  thy  boundless  love  abroad : 
Counsellor,  the  Prince  of  Peace, 
Fill  the  world  with  truth  and  grace. 

2  Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise  ; 
Send  thy  light  around  the  skies: 
Life  of  all  the  quick  and  dead, 
Feed  our  souls  with  living  bread. 

3  Leader  of  the  halt  and  blind, 
Raise  to  life  the  sinking  mind: 
Binder  of  the  broken  heart, 

Grace  to  every  soul  impart. 

4  Opener  of  the  sealed  book, 
Cause  the  world  therein  to  look: 
Taker  of  the  veil  away, 

Lead  us  to  eternal  day. 

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THE    GOSPEL    OF    CHRIST. 

106  L-  M.  Watts. 

The  Saviour's  Invitation. 

1  Come,  all  ye  weaiy,  fainting  souls, 

Ye  heavy-laden  sinners,  come  ; 
I'll  give  you  rest  from  all  your  toils, 
And  lead  you  to  my  heavenly  home. 

2  Ye  shall  find  rest,  that  learn  of  me ; 

I'm  of  a  meek  and  lowly  mind ; 
But  passion  rages  like  the  sea, 
And  pride  is  restless  as  the  wind. 

3  Blest  is  the  man  whose  shoulders  take 

My  yoke,  and  bear  it  with  delight: 
My  yoke  is  easy  to  his  neck ; 

My  grace  shall  make  the  burden  light. 

4  Jesus,  we  come  at  thy  command, 

With  faith,  and  hope,  and  humble  zeal, 
Resign  our  spirits  to  thy  hand, 
To  rule  and  guide  us  at  thy  will. 

107  S.  M.  H.  Ballou. 

Living  by  Faith  in  Christ. 

1  By  faith  may  Jesus  dwell 

In  our  believing  hearts; 
While  he  that  love  which  none  can  tell, 
In  streams  of  grace,  imparts. 

2  Then  may  we  comprehend, 

With  all  the  saints  in  light, 
And  see  his  boundless  grace  extend, 
And  know  its  depth  and  height. 

3  Then,  filled  with  every  grace, 

From  strength  to  strength  we'll  go, 
While  Jesus  shows  his  smiling  face 
In  every  scene  of  woe. 

4  Soon  we  shall  victors  be, 

And  crowns  of  glory  wear; 
In  endless  peace  our  Captain  see, 
And  dwell  for  ever  there. 
2C8 


TUE    GOSPEL   OF   CHRIST. 

108  7s.  M.  Hawes. 

Invitation  and  "Welcome. 

1  From  the  holy  mount  above, 
Glowing  in  the  light  of  love, 
What  melodious  sounds  we  hear, 
Bursting  on  the  ravished  ear! 
"At  the  feast  there  yet  is  room — 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come. 

2  "  Thou  shalt  be  a  welcome  guest, 
By  the  Lord  divinely  blest: — 
In  the  word  of  truth  believe, — 
All  thy  sinful  pleasures  leave, 
And  no  more  in  darkness  roam, — 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come. 

3  "God  is  thy  unchanging  Friend; 
He  will  love  thee  to  the  end, 
And  at  last  thy  soul  convey 

To  the  realms  of  endless  day, 

To  a  blessed  spirit-home, — 

Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come." 

109  7s.  M.  Cowfer. 

Christ  our  Refuge. 

1  Jesus,  Lover  of  my  soul, 

Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
"While  the  billows  near  me  roll, 
While  the  tempest  still  is  nigh: 

2  Hide  me,  0  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  passed, 
Safely  to  the  haven  guide; 
0  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

3  Other  refuge  have  I  none; 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee- 
Leave,  0  leave  me  not  alone ; 
Still  support  and  comfort  me. 

4  All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stayed, 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring, 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 
With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

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110 


L.  M.  Geo.  Rogers. 

Preaching  and  Example. 

1  0  sweet  as  heavenly  music  broke 

The  gospel  from  Messiah's  tongue! 
New  joys,  new  hopes,  that  voice  awoke 
In  those  who  on  its  accents  hung. 

2  Pardon  and  peace  from  heaven  he  brought ; 

His  message  was  to  broken  hearts: 
The  lost  and  mournful  Jesus  sought, 
In  lonely  wilds  and  crowded  marts. 

3  Enough  for  him  that  sorrow  plead  ; 

Enough,  that  souls  but  felt  their  need : 
He  never  gave  a  stone  for  bread ; 
Nor  did  he  break  the  bruised  reed. 

4  The  world  in  him  the  image  saw 

Of  what  God  is, — what  men  should  be: 
0  God,  may  such  example  draw 

Our  willing  souls  to  Christ  and  thee. 

HI  C.  M.  Watts. 

Worthy  the  Lamh. 

1  Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 

"With  angels  round  the  throne ; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,  they  cry, 

To  be  exalted  thus: 
Worthy  the  Lamb,  our  lips  reply, 
For  he  was  slain  for  us. 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honor  and  power  divine ; 
And  blessings,  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be;  Lord,  for  ever  thine. 

4  The  whole  creation  join  in  one, 

To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  him  who  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 
270 


THE    GOSPEL    OF    CIIRIST. 

112  L.  M.  Bowrixg. 

Jesus  preaching  the  Gospel. 

1  How  sweetly  flowed  the  gospel's  sound, 

From  lips  of  gentleness  and  grace, 
When  listening  thousands  gathered  round, 
And  joy  and  reverence  tilled  the  place  ! 

2  From  heaven  he  came  ;  of  heaven  he  spoke  ; 

To  heaven  he  led  his  followers'  way ; 
Park  clouds  of  gloomy  night  he  broke, 
Unveiling  an  immortal  day. 

3  "Come,  wanderers,  to  my  Father's  home! 

Come,  all  ye  weary  ones,  and  rest !" 
Yes.  sacred  teacher. — we  will  come — 
Obey  thee,  love  thee,  and  be  blest ! 

113  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

The  Mission  of  Christ. 

1  Hark,  the j;lad  sound!  the  Saviour  comes  ! 

The  Saviour  promised  long  ! 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  On  him  the  Spirit,  largely  poured, 

Exerts  its  sacred  fire ; 
Wisdom  and  might,  and  zeal  and  love, 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray  : 
And  on  the  eyeballs  of  the  blind 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

4  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure; 
And  with  the  treasure  of  his  grace 
Enrich  the  humble  poor. 

5  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  P 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim  ; 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name. 

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THE    GOSPEL    OF    CHRIST. 

114  L.  M.  Watts. 

The  Death  of  Christ. 

1  He  dies  !  the  Friend  of  sinners  dies  ! 

Lo,  Salem's  daughters  weep  around ; 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies, 

A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground ! 

2  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree ; 

The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men : 

But,  lo,  what  sudden  joys  we  see, — 

Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  again ! 

3  Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  say 

How  high  your  great  Deliverer  reigns ; 
Sing  how  he  rose  to  endless  day, 
And  led  the  tyrant  Death  in  chains. 

4  Say,  Live  for  ever,  glorious  King, 

Born  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  save ! 
Then  ask  the  spoiler,  Where's  thy  sting  ? 
And,  Where's  thy  victory,  boasting  grave  ? 

LI  5  L.  M.  Stennett. 

Christ  Suffering  on  the  Cross. 

1  '"Tis  finished  !" — so  the  Saviour  cried, 
And  meekly  bowed  his  head  and  died : 
'"Tis  finished!" — yes,  the  race  is  run, 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won. 

2  '"Tis  finished!" — all  that  heaven  foretold 
By  prophets  in  the  days  of  old ; 

And  truths  are  opened  to  our  view, 
That  kings  and  prophets  never  knew. 

3  '"Tis  finished!"— Son  of  God,  thy  power 
Hath  triumphed  in  this  awful  hour ; 
And  yet  our  eyes  with  sorrow  see 

That  life  to  us  was  death  to  thee. 

4  '"Tis  finished!" — let  the  joyful  sound 
Be  heard  through  all  the  nations  round ; 
"'Tis  finished!" — let  the  triumph  rise, 
And  swell  the  chorus  of  the  skies. 

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116 


THE    GOSPEL    OF    CHRIST. 

L.  M.  Kirke  White. 

The  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

When,  marshalled  on  the  nightly  plain, 

The  glittering  host  bestud  the  sky, 
One  star  alone,  of  all  the  train, 

Can  fix  the  sinner's  wandering  eye. 
Hark !  hark !  to  God  the  chorus  breaks, 

From  every  host,  from  every  gem ; 
But  one  alone  the  Saviour  speaks, — 

It  is  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

Once  on  the  stormy  seas  I  rode  ; 

The  storm  was  loud,  the  night  was  dark, 
The  ocean  yawned,  and  rudely  blowed 

The  wind  that  tossed  my  foundering  bark : 
Deep  horror  then  my  vitals  froze, 

Death-struck,  I  ceased  the  tide  to  stem, 
When  suddenly  a  star  arose, — 

It  was  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

It  was  my  Guide,  my  Light,  my  All : 

It  made  my  dark  forebodings  cease  ; 
And,  through  the  storm  and  dauger's  thrall, 

It  led  me  to  the  port  of  peace. 
Now,  safely  moored,  my  perils  o'er, 

I'll  sing  beneath  night's  diadem, 
For  ever  and  for  evermore, 

The  Star,  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

117  11s-  M.  Anonymous. 

Jesus  Proclaimed  and  Honored. 

1  Ye  servants  of  Christ,  your  Master  proclaim, 
And  publish  abroad  his  wonderful  name: 
The  name  all-victorious  of  Jesus  extol ; 

His  kingdom  is  glorious,  and  rules  over  all. 

2  Then  let  us  adore,  and  give  him  his  right, 
All  glory  and  power,  and  wisdom  and  might; 
All  honor  and  blessing,  with  angels  above, 


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THE   GOSPEL   OF    CHRIST. 

118  Us.  M.  S.  F.  Streeter. 

The  Saviour's  Invitation. 

How  gracious  the  promise,  how  soothing  the  word, 
That  came  from  the  lips  of  our  merciful  Lord ! 
"Ye  lone  and  ye  weary,  ye  sad  and  oppressed, 
Come,  learn  of  your  Saviour,  and  ye  shall  find  rest." 

Ye  proud,  from  the  paths  of  ambition  depart, 
For  meek  was  your  Master,  and  lowly  of  heart ; 
And  all  who  have  sinned  and  have  wandered  astray, 
Come,  walk  in  the  light  and  the  truth  and  the  way. 

Ye  heart-stricken  sons,  and  ye  daughters  of  woe, 
For  you  the  fresh  fountains  of  comfort  o'erflow ; 
Your  souls  to  the  blessed  Redeemer  unite ; 
His  yoke  it  is  easy,  his  burden  is  light. 

119  Us-  M.  A.  C.  Thomas. 

The  Voice  of  the  Spirit. 
0  thou  who,  in  mourning  o'er  friends  that  depart, 
Desirest  the  comforts  which  faith  can  impart, 
And  prayest  from  sorrow  and  gloom  to  be  free, — 
The  voice  of  the  Spirit  is  whispering  to  thee. 

0  heed  thou  its  teachings,  and  learn  to  confide 
In  him  who  is  ever  our  Guardian  and  Guide ; 
In  meekness  rely  on  the  mercy  above, — 
The  words  of  the  Saviour  are  breathings  of  love. 

0  thou  who  art  praying  that  mercy  may  win 
All  nations  and  kindreds  from  error  and  sin, — 
Attend  thou  in  silence,  and  ponder  thy  plea ; — 
The  voice  of  the  Spirit  is  whispering  to  thee. 

Oar  Father  and  Saviour  is  better  than  thou  ; — 
Believe  in  his  wisdom,  and  gratefully  bow, — 
Rejoice  in  the  grace  of  the  heavenly  Dove — 
The  words  of  the  Saviour  are  breathings  of  love. 

The  reign  of  transgression  and  darkness  shall  cease, 
For  mercy  will  prosper  the  kingdom  of  peace  ; 
And  when  thou  art  praying  that  thus  it  may  be, 
The  voice  of  the  Spirit  is  whispering  to  thee. 
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120  Ii-  M-         Hymns  of  Zion. 

The  River  of  Life. 

1  There  is  a  pure  and  peaceful  wave, 

That  issues  from  the  throne  of  love, 
Whose  waters  gladden  as  they  lave 
The  bright  and  heavenly  courts  above. 

2  In  living  Btreams  behold  that  tide 

Thn»'  Christ  the  rock  profusely  burst; 
And  in  his  word,  behold  supplied 

The  fount  for  which  our  spirits  thirst. 

3  The  pilgrim  faint,  -who  seems  to  sink 

Beneath  the  sultry  sky  of  time, 

May  here  repose,  and  freely  drink 

The  waters  of  that  better  clime. 

4  And  every  soul  may  here  partake 

The  blessings  of  the  fount  above ; 
And  none  who  drink  will  e'er  forsake 
The  crystal  stream  of  boundless  love. 

121  L-  M,  AxOXVMOUb. 
The  Saviour's  Mercy-Seat. 

1  From  every  stormy  wind  that  blows — 
From  every  swelling  tide  of  v. 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat — 

-  found  before  the  mercy-seat. 

2  There  is  a  place  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  head-. — 

A  place,  than  all  besides  more  sweet — 
It  is  the  Saviour's  mercy-seat. 

3  There  is  a  place  where  spirits  blend, 
Communing  with  a  common  Friend; 
Though  Bundered  far,  by  faith  we  meet 
Around  his  blessed  mercy-cat. 

4  0  let  my  hand  forget  its  >kill, 

My  tongue  in  death  be  cold  and  still, — 
This  throbbing  heart  forget  to  beat, 
Ere  1  forget  the  kercy-seat. 

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THE    GOSPEL    OF    CHRIST. 

122  L.  M.  Watts. 

Redeemer's  Loying-kindness. 

1  Awake,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays, 

And  sing  the  great  Redeemer's  praise ; 
lie  justly  claims  a  song  from  me  ; 
His  loving-kindness,  0  how  free ! 

2  Though  numerous  hosts  of  mighty  foes, 
Though  earth  and  sin,  my  way  oppose, 
He  safely  leads  my  soul  along  ; 

His  loving-kindness,  0  how  strong ! 

3  "When  trouble,  like  a  gloomy  cloud, 
Has  gathered  thick,  and  thundered  loud, 
He  near  my  soul  has  always  stood ; 

His  loving-kindness,  0  how  good ! 

4  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale ; 
Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  shall  fail ; 

0  may  my  last  expiring  breath 
His  loving-kindness  sing  in  death. 

123  S.  M.  Watts. 

The  Triumph  of  Grace. 

1  Raise  your  triumphant  songs 

To  an  immortal  tune  ; 
Let  the  wide  earth  resound  the  deeds 
Celestial  grace  hath  done. 

2  Sing  how  eternal  Love 

Its  brightest  Image  chose, 
And  bade  him  raise  our  sinful  race 
From  their  abyss  of  woes. 

3  Believers,  dry  your  tears  ; 

Let  hopeless  sorrow  cease  ; 

Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  love, 

And  take  the  offered  peace. 

4  Lord,  we  obey  thy  call ; 

We  lay  an  humble  claim 
To  the  salvation  thou  hast  brought, 
And  love  and  praise  thv  name. 
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THE    GOSPEL   OF    CHRIST. 

124  L  M.  Bowrlxg. 

Progress  of  Gospel  Truth. 

1  Upon  the  Gospel's  sacred  page 

The  gathered  beams  of  ages  shine ; 
And,  as  it  hastens,  every  ago 

But  makes  its  brightness  more  divine. 

2  Truth,  strengthened  by  enlarging  thought, 

Pours  inexhaustible  supplies, 
Whence  sagest  teachers  may  be  taught, 
And  Wisdom's  self  become  more  wise. 

3  More  glorious  still  as  centuries  roll, 

New  regions  blest,  new  powers  unfurled, 
Expanding  with  the  expanding  soul, 
Its  waters  shall  o'erflow  the  world: 

4  Flow  to  restore,  but  not  destroy ; 

As  when  the  cloudless  lamp  of  day 
Pours  out  its  floods  of  light  and  joy, 
And  sweeps  each  lingering  mist  away. 

125  L.  M.  Watts. 

Universal  Triumph  of  Christ. 

1  Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run  ; 

His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  Blessings  abound  where'er  he  reigns  ; 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  loose  his  chains ; 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

3  Where  he  displays  his  healing  power 
Death  and  the  curse  are  known  no  more ; 
In  him  the  tribes  of  Adam  boast 

More  blessings  than  their  father  lost. 

4  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honors  to  their  King, — 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  lung  Amen. 

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THE    GOSPEL    OF   CHRIST. 

126  C.  M.  Watts, 

The  Gospel  Trumpet. 

1  Let  every  mortal  ear  attend, 

And  every  heart  rejoice  ; 
The  trumpet  of  the  Gospel  sounds 
With  an  inviting  voice. 

2  Ho !  all  ye  hungry,  starving  souls, 

That  feed  upon  the  wind, 
And  vainly  strive  with  earthly  toys 
To  fill  an  empty  mind, — 

3  Eternal  Wisdom  has  prepared 

A  soul-reviving  feast, 
And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provision  taste. 

4  Ho !  ye  that  pant  for  living  streams, 

And  pine  away  and  die, — 
Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst 
With  springs  that  never  dry. 

127  S.  M.  Watts. 

Grace  of  the  Gospel. 

1  Grace,  'tis  a  charming  sound, 
Harmonious  to  the  ear : 
Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 


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Grace  first  contrived  the  way 

To  save  rebellious  man  ; 
And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display 

Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  Grace  taught  my  roving  feet 

To  tread  the  heavenly  road  ; 
And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet, 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 

Through  everlasting  days : 
It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 
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THE    GOSPEL    OF    CHRIST. 

128  C.  ML  Watts. 

Universal  Blessedness. 

1  Lo!  what  a  glorious  sight  appears 

To  our  believing  eyes ! 
The  earth  and  seas  are  passed  away, 
And  the  old  rolling  skies. 

2  From  the  third  heaven,  where  God  resides, 

That  holy,  happy  place, 
The  new  Jerusalem  comes  down, 
Adorned  with  shining  grace. 

3  The  God  of  glory  down  to  men 

Removes  his  blest  abode; 
Men,  the  dear  objects  of  his  grace, 
And  he,  the  loving  God. 

4  His  own  soft  hand  shall  wipe  the  tears 

From  every  weeping  eye  ; 
And  pains  and  groans,  and  griefs  and  fears, 
And  death  itself,  shall  die. 

5  How  long,  dear  Saviour,  0  how  long 

Shall  this  bright  hour  delay? 
Fly  swifter  round,  ye  wheels  of  time, 
And  bring  the  welcome  day. 

129  S.  M.  Anonymous. 

The  Universal  Lord. 

1  The  living  waters  flow, 

The  thirsty  soul  to  cheer; 
And  fruits  of  life  immortal  grow 
For  those  who  hunger  here. 

2  The  dawn  of  hope  and  love 

Is  seen  on  earth  again ; 
And  he  who  reigns  as  Lord  above, 
In  spirit  is  with  men. 

3  Exalted  on  his  throne, 

The  world  shall  hear  his  word; 
By  one  blest  name  shall  he  be  known, 
The  Universal  Lord. 

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THE    GOSPEL    OF   CHRIST. 

130  S.  M.  Watts. 

Messengers  of  Peace. 

1  How  beauteous  are  their  feet 

Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill, 
"Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal ! 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice ! 

How  sweet  the  tidings  are ! 
Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour-King ; 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here. 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears, 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found. 

4  How  highly  blest  our  eyes, 

That  see  this  heavenly  light ; 
Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  tuneful  notes  employ ; 
Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 

Through  all  the  earth  abroad: 
Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour,  and  their  God. 

131  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

Drawn  by  Bands  of  Love. 

1  My  God,  what  silken  cords  are  thine ! 

How  soft,  and  yet  how  strong ! 
Whilst  power,  &  truth,  &  grace,  combine 
To  draw  our  souls  along. 

2  When  crushed  beneath  the  heavy  yoke 

Of  folly  and  of  sin, 
Thy  hand  our  iron  bondage  broke, 
Our  grateful  hearts  to  win. 
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THE   GOSPEL    OF   CHRIST. 

3  The  guilt  of  twice  ten  thousand  sins 

Thy  mercy  takes  away: 
Thy  promise,  when  the  war  begins, 
Secures  the  crowning  day. 

4  Comfort  through  all  this  vale  of  tears. 

In  rich  profusion  flows: 
The  glory  of  unnumbered  years 
Eternity  bestows. 

5  Drawn  by  such  cords,  we  onward  move, 

Till  round  thy  throne  we  meet, 
And,  captives  in  the  chains  of  love, 
Fall  at  our  Conqueror's  feet. 

132  8s.  &  7s.  M.  Robinson. 

The  Fount  of  all  Blessing. 

1  Come,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing, 

Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace; 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise. 
Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet, 

Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above ; 
Sacred  mount,  0  fix  me  on  it, — 

Mount  of  God's  unchanging  love. 

2  Here  I  find  my  richest  treasure, 

Hither  by  thy  grace  I'm  come, 
And  I  hope,  by  thy  good  pleasure, 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home. 
Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger, 

"Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God; 
He,  to  save  my  soul  from  danger, 

Interposed  his  precious  blood. 

3  0,  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor 

Daily  I'm  constrained  to  be  ! 
Let  thy  grace,  Lord,  like  a  fetter, 

Bind  my  wandering  soul  to  thee. 
Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it, 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  of  love : 
Here's  my  heart,  Lord,  take  and  seal  it, 

Seal  it  for  thy  courts  above. 

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THE    GOSPEL    OF    CHRIST. 

133  L.  M.  H.  Ballou. 

The  Triumph  of  Christ. 

1  Behold  the  long-expected  Light ! 

;Tis  Jacob's  Star  and  Jesse's  Root ; 
The  sun  itself  is  not  so  bright, 

Nor  bears  a  tree  such  heavenly  fruit. 

2  With  spreading  glories,  lo,  he  comes, 

And  gloomy  darkness  flies  apace  ; 

He's  brighter  than  ten  thousand  suns, 

With  beams  of  mercy  in  his  face. 

3  Sin,  now  condemned,  shall  cease  to  be, 

The  righteous  judge  shall  bear  the  sway, 
Shall  set  our  race  from  bondage  free, 
And  take  all  guilt  and  woe  away. 

4  Roll  on,  thou  glorious  Star  of  Light, 

Display  thy  matchless  grace  abroad, 
And  chase  the  darkness  of  our  night, 
And  bring  the  nations  home  to  God. 

134  C.  M.  Watts. 

The  Glories  of  Christ. 

1  0  tiie  delights,  the  heavenly  joys, 

The  glories  of  the  place 
Where  Jesus  sheds  the  brightest  beams 
Of  his  o'erflowing  grace. 

2  Sweet  majesty  and  perfect  love 

Sit  smiling  on  his  brow, 
And  all  the  glorious  ranks  above 
At  humble  distance  bow. 

3  Princes,  to  his  imperial  name, 

Bend  their  bright  sceptres  down ; 
Dominions,  thrones,  and  powers  rejoice, 
To  see  him  wear  the  crown. 

4  Archangels  sound  his  lofty  praise 

Through  every  heavenly  street, 
And  lay  their  highest  honors  down 
Submissive  at  his  feet. 
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THE    GOSPEL    01    CHRIST. 

135  0.  M.  Anonymous. 

Christ  a  Chosen  Servant. 

1  Tnus  saith  the  Lord  who  built  the  heavens, 

And  bade  the  planets  roll, 
"Who  peopled  all  the  climes  of  earth, 
And  formed  the  human  soul, — 

2  Behold  my  Servant :  see  him  rise, 

Exalted  in  my  might ; 
Him  have  I  chosen,  and  in  him 
I  place  supreme  delight. 

3  On  him,  in  rich  effusion  poured, 

My  spirit  shall  descend  ; 
My  truth  and  judgment  he  shall  show 
To  earth's  remotest  end. 

4  The  progress  of  his  zeal  and  power 

Shall  never  know  decline, 
Till  foreign  lands  and  distant  isles 
Receive  the  law  divine. 

136  C.  M.  Wat 

The  Redeemer's  Praise. 

1  0  for  a  thousand  tongues,  to  sing 

My  dear  Redeemer's  praise, 
The  glories  of  my  Lord  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  his  grace ! 

2  Jesus,  the  name  that  charms  our  fears, 

That  bids  our  sorrows  cease, — 
'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears, 
;Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

3  lie  speaks,  and,  listening  to  his  voice, 

New  life  the  dead  receive; 
The  mournful,  broken  hearts  rejoice, 
The  humble  poor  believe. 

4  Hear  him,  ye  deaf:  his  praise,  ye  dumb, 

Your  loosened  tongues  employ: 
Ye  blind,  behold  your  Saviour  come, 
And  leap,  ye  lame,  for  joy. 

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THE    GOSPEL    OF    CHRIST. 

137  H.  M.  Doddridge. 

EfBcacy  of  the  Gospel. 

1  Mark  the  soft-falling  snow, 

And  the  descending  rain  ! 
To  heaven,  from  whence  it  fell, 

It  turns  not  back  again  ; 
But  waters  earth  through  every  pore, 
And  calls  forth  all  her  secret  store. 

2  Arrayed  in  beauteous  green 

The  hills  and  valleys  shine, 
And  man  and  beast  are  fed 

By  providence  divine : 
The  harvest  bows  its  golden  ears, 
The  copious  seed  of  future  years. 

3  "  So,"  saith  the  God  of  grace, 

"  My  gospel  shall  descend, 
Almighty  to  effect 

The  purpose  I  intend  ; 
Millions  of  souls  shall  feel  its  power, 
And  bear  it  down  to  millions  more." 

138  S.  M.  H.  Ballou. 

Universal  Blessedness. 

1  In  God's  eternity 

There  shall  a  day  arise, 
When  all  the  race  of  man  shall  be 
With  Jesus  in  the  skies. 

2  As  night  before  the  rays 

Of  morning  flees  away, 
Sin  shall  retire  before  the  blaze 
Of  God's  eternal  day. 

3  As  music  fills  the  grove, 

When  stormy  clouds  are  past, 
Sweet  anthems  of  redeeming  love 
Shall  all  employ  at  last. 

4  Redeemed  from  death  and  sin, 

Shall  Adam's  numerous  race 
A  ceaseless  song  of  praise  begin, 
And  shout  redeeming  grace. 
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TIIE    GOSPEL    OF    CIIRIST. 

139  7s.  M.  Anonymous. 

Fulness  of  the  Gentiles. 

1  "Give  us  room,  that  we  may  dwell," 

Zion's  children  cry  aloud  : 
See  their  numbers  how  they  swell ! 
How  they  gather  like  a  cloud  ! 

2  0,  how  bright  the  morning  seems  ! 

Brighter  from  so  dark  a  night : 
Zion  is  like  one  that  dreams, 
Filled  with  wonder  and  delight. 

3  Lo  !  thy  sun  goes  down  no  more : 

God  himself  will  be  thy  light : 
All  that  caused  thee  grief  before 
Buried  lies  in  endless  night. 

4  Zion,  now  arise  and  shine ; 

Lo !  thy  light  from  heaven  is  come, 

These  that  crowd  from  far  are  thine ; 

Give  thy  sons  and  daughters  room. 

140  C.  M.  A.  C.  Thomas. 

Blessing  of  Worshippers. 

1  0  blest  are  they  who  feel  the  love 

A  Saviour's  grace  bestows  ! 
The  fountain  springs  in  worlds  above, 
And  freely  here  it  flows. 

2  0  blest  are  they  who  now  believe 

The  promise  of  his  word  ! 
Their  hearts  in  joyous  faith  receive 
The  blessing  of  the  Lord. 

3  0  blest  are  they  who  worship  hero, 

Who  sing,  and  praise,  and  pray! 
.  To  them  who  thus  their  Lord  revere, 
Appears  a  heavenly  clay. 

4  But  0  how  blest,  divinely  blest, 

Are  they  in  courts  above, 
Who  now  enjoy  his  heavenly  rest, 
The  rest  of  endless  love  ! 

285 


THE    GOSPEL   OF    CHRIST. 

141  7s.  M.  C.  Wesley. 

1  See  how  great  a  flame  aspires, 

Kindled  by  a  spark  of  grace ! 
Jesus'  love  the  nations  fires, 

Sets  the  kingdoms  on  a  blaze. 
To  bring  fire  on  earth  he  came : 

Kindled  in  some  hearts  it  is : 
0  that  all  might  catch  the  flame, 

All  partake  the  glorious  bliss  ! 

2  When  he  first  the  work  begun, 

Small  and  feeble  was  his  day : 
Now  the  word  doth  swiftly  run, 

Now  it  wins  its  widening  way : 
More  and  more  it  spreads  and  grows, 

Ever  mighty  to  prevail ; 
Sin's  strongholds  it  now  o'erthrows, 

Shakes  the  trembling  gates  of  hell. 

3  Saw  ye  not  the  cloud  arise, 

Little  as  a  human  hand? 
Now  it  spreads  along  the  skies, 

Hangs  o'er  all  the  thirsty  land. 
Lo !  the  promise  of  a  shower 

Drops  already  from  above  ! 
Haste,  0  Lord,  and  quickly  pour 

All  the  spirit  of  thy  love. 

142  C.  M.  Watts. 

1  Salvation!  0  the  joyful  sound! 

'Tis  pleasure  to  our  ears  ; 
A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

2  Buried  in  sorrow  and  in  sin, 

At  death's  dark  door  we  lay ; 
But  we  arise,  by  grace  divine, 
To  see  a  heavenly  day. 

3  Salvation !  let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around, 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 
Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 
286 


THE    GOSPEL    OF    CHRIST. 
143  L.  M.  Watts. 

The  Reign  of  Christ. 

1  Great  God,  whose  universal  sway 
The  known  and  unknown  worlds  obey, 
Extend  the  kingdom  of  thy  Son, 
Display  his  power,  exalt  his  throne. 

2  As  rain  on  meadows  newly  mown, 
Shall  Jesus  send  his  blessings  down : 
His  grace  on  fainting  souls  distils 
Like  heavenly  dew  on  thirsty  hills. 

3  The  heathen  lands,  that  lie  beneath 
The  shades  of  overspreading  death, 
Revive  amid  his  dawning  light, 
And  deserts  blossom  at  the  sight. 

4  The  saints  shall  flourish  in  his  days, 
Dressed  in  the  robes  of  joy  and  praise ; 
Peace,  like  a  river,  from  his  throne, 
Shall  flow  to  nations  yet  unknown. 

14-4-  ~*-  M.  Montgomery. 

The  Messiah's  Conquest. 

1  Hasten,  Lord,  the  glorious  time, 

When,  beneath  Messiah's  sway, 
Every  nation,  every  clime, 
Shall  the  gospel  call  obey. 

2  Princes,  kings,  his  power  shall  own, 

Kindreds,  tongues,  his  name  adore ; 
Sin  and  darkness  overthrown, 
Man  shall  be  enslaved  no  more. 

3  Then  shall  wars  and  tumults  cease, 

Then  be  banished  grief  and  pain ; 
Lord  of  All,  and  Prince  of  Peace, 
Jesus  in  his  love  shall  reign. 

4  Hasten,  Lord,  the  glorious  time, 

"When,  beneath  Messiah's  sway, 
Every  nation,  every  clime, 
Shall  the  gospel  call  obey. 

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THE    GOSPEL    OF    CHRIST. 

145  C.  M.  Moore. 

Day  of  Redemption. 

1  0,  wno  shall  see  the  glorious  day, 

When,  throned  on  Zion's  brow, 
The  Lord  shall  rend  the  veil  away 

That  hides  the  nations  now ! 
"When  earth  no  more  beneath  the  fear 

Of  his  rebuke  shall  lie, 
"When  pain  shall  cease,  and  every  tear 

Be  wiped  from  every  eye ! 

2  Then,  Judah,  thou  no  more  shalt  mourn 

Beneath  the  heathen's  chain ; 
Thy  days  of  splendor  shall  return, 

And  all  be  new  again. 
The  font  of  life  shall  then  be  quaffed 

In  peace  by  all  who  come ; 
And  every  wind  that  blows  shall  waft 

Some  long-lost  wanderer  home. 

146  H.  M.  Kneeland. 

The  Gospel  Victory. 

1  I  sing  the  gospel  day, 

When  Christ  shall  finish  sin, 
His  wondrous  love  display, 

And  every  rebel  win  : 
They  prostrate  fall,  and  humbly  own 
That  God,  alone,  is  all  in  all. 

2  The  Saviour,  Christ,  must  reign 

Till  all  his  foes  submit, 
And,  saved  by  him  from  pain, 

Shall  worship  at  his  feet : 
Shall  prostrate  fall,  and  humbly  own 
That  God,  alone,  is  all  in  all. 

3  Then  death  itself  shall  die, 

And  life  triumphant  reign ; 
No  more  shall  sinners  sigh 
In  darkness,  guilt,  and  pain : 
Prostrate  they  fall,  and  humbly  own 
That  God,  alone,  is  all  in  all. 
288 


THE    GOSrEL    OF    CHRIST. 

14:7  ""•  M'  MONTGOMERY. 

Christ's  Triumph. 

1  Hark!  the  song  of  jubilee, 

Loud  as  mighty  thunders'  roar, 
Or  the  fulness  of  the  sea, 

"When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore ! — 
Peace  her  banner  has  unfurled ; 

God  the  victory  has  won  ; 
And  the  kingdoms  of  this  world 

Are  the  kingdoms  of  his  Son. 

2  He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole 

"With  illimitable  sway ; 
lie  shall  reign  when,  like  a  scroll, 

Yonder  heavens  are  passed  away : 
Then  the  end :  Beneath  his  rod 

Man's  last  enemy  shall  fall : — 
Hallelujah  !  Christ  in  God, 

God  in  Christ,  is  all  in  all. 

148  7s.  M.  Merrick., 

Who  shall  abide  in  thy  tabernacle? 

1  Wno  shall  toward  thy  chosen  seat 
Turn,  0  Lord,  his  favored  feet? 
"Who  shall  at  thine  altar  bend  ? 
Who  shall  Zion's  hill  ascend? 
Who,  great  God,  a  welcome  guest, 
On  thy  holy  mountain  rest  ? 

2  He  whose  heart  thy  love  has  warmed ; 
He  whose  will,  to  thine  conformed, 
Bids  his  life  unsullied  run  ; 

lie  whose  word  and  thought  are  one ; 
Who,  from  sin's  contagion  free, 
Lifts  his  willing  soul  to  thee. 

3  He  who  thus,  witli  heart  unstained, 
Treads  the  path  by  thee  ordained, 
He  shall  toward  thy  chosen  seat 
Turn,  0  Lord,  his  favored  feet ; 

He  thy  ceaseless  care  shall  prove, 
He  shall  share  thv  constant  love. 

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J.4-9  L.  M.  Anonymous 

Thy  Kingdom  Come. 

1  Thy  kingdom  come  !     All  sinful  lands, 

In  error  sunk,  thy  presence  crave, 
And  nations,  held  by  servile  bands, 
Implore  thee,  Father,  come  and  save  ! 

2  Thy  kingdom  come !     Th'  afflicted  mind 

In  chains  of  darkness  calls  for  thee ; 
For  thou  hast  eyes  to  give  the  blind, 
And  strength  to  set  the  bondman  free. 

3  Our  Father !  from  thy  holy  throne 

Send  forth  the  angel-hymn  again, 
And  be  thy  glory  felt  and  shown 
In  peace  on  earth,  good-will  to  men. 

4  0,  never  in  truth's  righteous  cause 

Our  hearts  be  slow,  our  voices  dumb : 
Upon  the  glorious  theme  we  pause, — 
And  ever  pray,  Thy  kingdom  come ! 

150  C.  M.  Moore. 

Ileavenly  Aspiration. 

1  The  bird  let  loose  in  Eastern  skies, 

Returning  fondly  home, 
Ne'er  stoops  to  earth  her  wing,  nor  flies 
Where  idle  warblers  roam : 

2  But  high  she  shoots  through  air  and  light, 

Above  all  low  delay  ; 
Where  nothing  earthly  bounds  her  flight, 
Nor  shadow  dims  her  way. 

3  So  grant  me,  God,  from  every  snare 

Of  sinful  passion  free, 
Aloft  through  faith's  serener  air 
To  hold  my  course  to  thee : 

4  No  sin  to  cloud,  no  lure  to  stay 

My  soul,  as  home  she  springs ; 
Thy  sunshine  on  her  joyful  wa}r, 
Thy  freedom  on  her  wings. 
290 


ASPIRATIONS   AND    VIRTUES. 

151  L.  M.  BoWRING. 
Thy  Will  bo  Done. 

1  Thy  will  be  done  !     In  devious  way 

The  hurrying  stream  of  life  may  run ; 
Yet  still  our  grateful  hearts  shall  say, 
"Our  Father,  may  thy  will  be  done.'7 

2  Thy  will  be  done  !     If  o'er  us  shine 

A  glad'ning  and  a  prosperous  sun, 
This  prayer  will  make  it  more  divine, 
"Our  Father,  may  thy  will  be  done." 

3  Thy  will  be  done  !     Though  shrouded  o'er 

Our  path  with  gloom,  all  prayers  in  one 
Our  souls  before  thy  throne  shall  pour, — 
"Our  Father,  let  thy  will  be  done." 

4  Thy  will  be  done  !     The  living  way 

To  thine  own  kingdom,  is  begun, 
Continued,  ended,  when  we  pray, 
"Our  Father,  let  thy  will  be  done." 

152  S.  M.  Gruxbeck. 

Resignation  and  Trust. 

1  Lord  !  bring  me  to  resign 

My  doubting  heart  to  thee  ; 
And,  whether  cheerful  or  distressed, 
Thine,  thine  alone  to  be. 

2  My  only  aim  be  this, — 

Thy  purpose  to  fulfil, 
In  thee  rejoice  with  all  my  strength, 
And  do  thy  holy  will. 

3  Lord!  thy  all-seeing  eye 

Keeps  watch  with  sleepless  care: 
Thy  great  compassion  never  fails; 
Thou  hear'st  my  needy  prayer. 

4  So  will  I  firmly  trust 

That  thou  wilt  guide  me  still, 
And  guard  me  Bale  throughout  the  way 

That  leads  to  Zion's  hill. 

291 


ASPIRATIONS   AND   VIRTUES. 

153  C.  M.  Montgomery. 

What  is  Prayer? 

1  Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 

Unuttered  or  expressed, 
The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire, 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

2  Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 

The  falling  of  a  tear, 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye, 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3  Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try, 
Prayer  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 
The  Majesty  on  high. 

4  Prayer  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath, 

The  Christian's  native  air, 
The  watchword  at  the  gates  of  death ; 
He  enters  heaven  with  prayer. 

5  Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice, 

Returning  from  his  ways ; 
While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice, 
And  cry,  "Behold,  he  prays!" 

154  C.  M.  Watts. 

Come,  Holy  Spirit. 

1  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers  ; 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  Look,  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  these  trifling  toys  ; 
Our  souls  can  neither  fly  nor  go 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs, 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise ; 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 
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ASPIRATIONS    AND    VIRTUES. 

4  Dear  Lord,  and  shall  we  ever  live 

At  this  poor  dying  rate  ? 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee, 
And  thine  to  us  so  great  ? 

5  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers  ; 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

155  C.  M.  J.  J.  Gurnet. 

Silent  Worship. 

1  Let  deepest  silence  all  around 

Its  peaceful  shelter  spread  ; 
So  shall  the  living  word  abound, 
The  word  that  wakes  the  dead. 

2  How  sweet  to  wait  upon  the  Lord 

In  stillness  and  in  prayer ! 
"What  tho'  no  preacher  speak  the  word, 
A  minister  is  there. 

3  He  knows  to  bend  the  heart  of  steel, 

He  bows  the  loftiest  soul ; 
O'er  all  we  think  and  all  we  feel, 
How  matchless  his  control ! 

4  And,  0,  how  precious  is  his  love 

In  tender  mercy  given  ; 
It  whispers  of  the  blest  above, 
And  stays  the  soul  on  heaven. 

5  From  mind  to  mind,  in  streams  of  joy, 

The  holy  influence  spreads  ; 
'Tis  peace,  'tis  praise  without  alloy, 
For  God  that  influence  sheds. 

6  To  thee,  0  God,  we  still  will  pray, 

And  praise  thee  as  before  ; 
For  this  thy  glorious  gospel-day, 
Teach  us  to  praise  thee  more. 

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ASPIRATIONS    AND    VIRTUES. 

156  C.  Iff.  Miss  Williams. 

Devotion  and  Trustfulness. 

1  While  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power, 

Be  my  vain  wishes  stilled  ; 

And  may  this  consecrated  hour 

With  better  hopes  be  filled. 

2  Thy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestowed ; 

To  thee  my  thoughts  would  soar : 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flowed ; 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see  ! 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear, 
Because  conferred  by  thee. 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  every  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

5  When  gladness  wings  my  favored  hour, 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill ; 
Resigned  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower, 
My  soul  shall  meet  thy  will. 

6  My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 

"The  gathering  storm  shall  see ; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear ; 
That  heart  will  rest  on  thee. 

157  L.  M.  Watts. 

The  Flowing  River. 

1  There  is  a  stream  whose  gentle  flow 

Supplies  the  city  of  our  God ; 
Life,  love,  and  joy  still  gliding  through, 
And  watering  our  divine  abode. 

2  That  sacred  stream,  thy  holy  word, 

Which  every  raging  fear  controls  ; — ■ 
Sweet  peace  thy  promises  afford, 

And  give  new  strength  to  fainting  souls. 
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158 


O 


L.  M.  Anonymous. 

Submission  to  Heaven. 
1  0  thou,  who  hast  at  thy  command 
The  hearts  of  all  men  in  thy  hand ! 
Our  wayward,  erring  hearts  incline 
To  have  no  other  will  but  thine. 

Our  wishes,  our  desires,  control ; 
Mould  every  purpose  of  the  soul ; 
O'er  all  may  we  victorious  be 
That  stands  between  ourselves  and  thee. 

3  Thrice  blest  will  all  our  blessings  be, 
"When  we  can  look  through  them  to  thee ; 
When  each  glad  heart  its  tribute  pays 
Of  love,  and  gratitude,  and  praise. 

159  C.  M.  Cowper. 

Experimental  Religion. 

1  0  for  a  closer  walk  with  God, 

A  calni  and  heavenly  frame, 

And  light  to  shine  upon  the  road, 

That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb  ! 

2  What  peaceful  hours  I  once  enjoyed ! 

How  sweet  their  memory  still ! 
But  they  have  left  an  aching  void, 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

3  Return,  0  holy  Dove,  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest ; 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 

4  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

Whate'er  that  idol  be, 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  thee. 

5  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame; 
And  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

295 


ASPIRATIONS    AND   VIRTUES. 

160  L.  M.  Watts. 

A  Life  becoming  the  Gospel. 

1  When  Jesus,  our  great  Master,  came 
To  teach  us  in  his  Father's  name, 

In  every  act,  in  every  thought, 

He  lived  the  precepts  which  he  taught. 

2  So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
The  holy  gospel  we  profess  ; 

So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine, 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine. 

3  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honours  of  our  Maker,  God, 
When  his  salvation  reigns  within, 
And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  sin. 

101  C.  M.  Needham. 

Charity  of  the  Gospel. 

1  Great  God  of  grace,  arise,  and  shine 

With  beams  of  heavenly  light ; 
From  this  dark  world  of  sin  dispel 
The  long  and  doleful  night. 

2  Let  no  inferior  being  share 

The  honours  due  to  thee ; 
May  every  nation  know  thy  name, 
And  thy  salvation  see. 

3  No  more  may  persecution  dare 

To  lift  her  iron  rod  ; 
No  longer  shed  the  blood  of  saints, 
And  plead  a  zeal  for  God. 

4  With  all  its  pure  and  native  light, 

Lord,  may  thy  gospel  shine; 
May  error  fly  like  noxious  mists 
Before  this  light  divine. 

5  While  heavenly  truth  her  charms  reveals, 

May  love  each  breast  inspire  ; 
Nor  one  base  passion  ever  mix, 
To  quench  this  sacred  fire. 
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ASPIRATIONS    AND    VIRTUES. 

162  L-  Bf.  Watts. 

Love  of  God  and  Man. 

1  Thus  saith  the  first  and  great  command, — 

Let  all  thine  inward  powers  unite 
To  love  thy  Maker  and  thy  God, 
"With  utmost  vigor  and  delight. 

2  Then  shall  thy  neighbor,  next  in  place, 

Thy  heart's  sincere  affection  prove ; 
And  let  thy  wishes  for  thyself 
Measure  to  him  the  debt  of  love. 

3  But  while  these  sacred  truths  we  own, 

How  cold  remain  our  bosoms  still ! 

Wake  our  best  feelings,  God  of  love, 

And  mould  our  spirits  to  thy  will. 

163  S.  M.  A-VO-VYMOtS. 
The  Influence  of  Love. 

1  Love  is  the  strongest  tie 

That  can  our  hearts  unite  ; 
Love  makes  our  service  liberty, 
Our  every  burden  light. 

2  "We  run  in  God's  commands, 

When  love  directs  the  way; 
With  willing  hearts  and  active  hands, 
Our  Maker's  will  obey. 

3  Love  softens  all  our  toil, 

And  makes  our  bondage  blest ; 

The  gloomy  desert  wears  a  smile 

When  love  inspires  the  breast. 

4  Let  love  for  ever  grow, 

And  banish  wrath  and  strife ; 
So  Bhall  we  witness  here  below 
The  joys  of  social  life. 

5  When  we  ascend  the  skies, 

And  see  the  Saviour's  face, 
Love  will  to  full  perfection  rise, 

And  reign  through  all  the  place. 

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ASPIRATIONS    AND    VIRTUES. 

164  L-  M.  E.  Taylor. 

Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God. 

1  "  Thus  shalt  thou  love  the  Almighty  Lord, 

With  all  thy  heart,  and  soul,  and  inmd :" 
So  speaks  to  man  that  sacred  word, 
For  counsel  and  reproof  designed. 

2  ''With  all  thy  heart:"  no  idol  thing, 

Though  close  around  the  heart  it  twine, 
Its  interposing  shade  must  fling, 
To  darken  that  pure  love  of  thine. 

3  "With  all  thy  mind:"  each  varied  power, 

Creative  fancy,  musings  high, 
And  thoughts  that  glance  behind,  before, 
These  must  religion  sanctify. 

4  "With  soul  and  strength:"  thy  days  of  ease, 

While  vigor  nerves  each  youthful  limb, 
And  hope  and  joy,  and  health  and  peace, 
All  must  be  freely  brought  to  him. 

165  S.  M.  Heath. 

Watchfulness  and  Prayer. 

1  My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard ; 

Ten  thousand  foes  arise  ; 
The  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

2  0,  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray; 

The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er ; 
Renew  it  boldly  every  day, 
And  help  divine  implore. 

3  Ne'er  think  the  victory  won, 

Nor  lay  thine  armor  down : 
Thy  arduous  work  will  not  be  done 
Till  thou  obtain  the  crown. 

4  Fight  on,  my  soul,  till  death 

SI i all  bring  thee  to  thy  God  ; 
He'll  take  thee,  at  thy  parting  breath, 
To  his  divine  abode. 
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ASPIRATIONS    AND    VIRTUES. 

166  !••  M.  Moore. 

Breathings  of  Grace. 

1  Like  morning,  when  the  early  breeze 
Breaks  up  the  surface  of  the  seas, 
That,  in  their  furrows,  dark  with  night, 
The  day  may  sow  the  seeds  of  light, — 

2  Thy  grace  can  send  its  breathings  o'er 
The  spirit,  dark  and  lost  before ; 

And  freshening  all  its  depths,  prepare 
For  truth  divine  to  enter  there. 

3  Till  David  touched  his  sacred  lyre, 
In  silence  lay  the  unbreathing  wire ; 
But  when  he  swept  its  chords  along, 
E'en  angels  stooped  to  hear  the  song. 

4  So  sleeps  the  soul,  till  thou,  0  Lord, 
Shalt  deign  to  touch  its  lifeless  chord ; 
Till,  waked  by  thee,  its  breath  shall  rise 
In  music  worthy  of  the  skie3. 

167  S.  M.  Watts. 

Heavenly  Glory  on  Earth. 

1  Come,  ye  who  love  the  Lord, 

And  let  your  joys  be  known  ; 

Join  in  a  song,  with  sweet  accord, 

"While  ye  surround  the  throne. 

2  The  sorrows  of  the  mind 

Be  banished  from  this  place ; 
Religion  never  was  designed 
To  make  our  pleasures  less. 

3  The  hill  of  Zion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

4  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 

And  every  tear  be  dry  ; 
"We're  marching  thro'  linmanuel's  ground 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 

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ASPIRATIONS   AND    VIRTUES. 

168  L.  M.  Scott. 

Uncharitable  Judgment. 

L  Omniscient  God,  'tis  thine  to  know 
The  springs  whence  wrong  opinions  flow ; 
To  judge  from  principles  within, 
When  frailty  errs,  and  when  we  sin. 

2  Who  with  another's  eye  can  read, 
Or  worship  by  another's  creed  ? 
Revering  thy  command  alone, 
We  humbly  seek  and  use  our  own. 

3  If  wrong,  forgive ;  accept,  if  right, 
Whilst,  faithful,  we  obey  our  light, 
And,  judging  none,  are  zealous  still 
To  follow,  as  to  learn,  thy  will. 

4  When  shall  our  happy  eyes  behold 
Thy  people,  fashioned  in  thy  mould  ? 
And  charity  our  kindred  prove 
Derived  from  thee,  0  God  of  love  ? 

169  L.  M.  Watts. 

A  Christian  Zeal. 

1  Great  God,  whose  all-pervading  eye 

Sees  every  passion  of  my  soul, 
When  sunk  too  low,  or  raised  too  high, 
Teach  me  those  passions  to  control. 

2  Temper  the  fervors  of  my  frame  ; 

Be  charity  their  constant  spring  ; 
And,  0,  let  no  unhallowed  flame 
Pollute  the  sacrifice  I  bring. 

3  Let  peace  with  piety  unite 

To  mend  the  bias  of  my  will, 
While  hope  and  holy  faith  excite, 
And  wisdom  regulates,  my  zeal : 

4  That  wisdom,  which  to  meekness  turns, — 

Wisdom,  descending  from  above  ; 
And  let  my  zeal,  whene'er  it  burns, 
Be  kindled  by  the  fire  of  love. 
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,  i  RATIONS    AND    VIRTUES. 

170  !*■  M.  Anonymous. 

Eternal  Life  by  Grace. 

1  Eternal  life !  how  sweet  the  sound, 

To  sinners  who  in  bondage  sigh : 
Publish  the  bliss  the  world  around  ; 
Echo  the  joys,  ye  worlds  on  high. 

2  Eternal  life  !  how  will  it  reign, 

When,  mounting  from  this  breathless  clod, 
The  soul,  discharged  from  sin  and  pain, 
Ascends  to  meet  its  Father,  God  ! 

3  Eternal  life  !  0  how  refined 

The  joys,  the  triumphs  how  divine, 
"When  we,  in  body  and  in  mind, 
Shall  in  the  Saviour's  image  shine  ! 

4  Holy  and  heavenly  is  the  soul 

Where  dwells 'a  hope  so  bright  as  this; 
We  wish  and  long  to  reach  the  goal, 
And  seize  the  prize  of  endless  bliss. 

171  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

Knowledge  and  Obedience. 

1  Shine  forth,  eternal  Source  of  light, 

And  make  thy  glories  known  ; 
Fill  our  enlarged,  adoring  sight, 
With  lustre  all  thine  own. 

2  Vain  are  the  charms,  and  faint  the  rays, 

The  brightest  creatures  boast; 
And  all  their  grandeur  and  their  praise 
Are  in  thy  presence  lost. 

3  To  know  the  Author  of  our  frame 

I  -  our  Bublimest  skill ; 
True  science  is  to  learn  his  name, 
True  life,  to  do  his  will. 

4  For  this  I  long,  for  this  I  pray ; 

This  let  me  still  pursue, 
Till  visions  of  eternal  <\<iy 
Fix  and  complete  the  view. 

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ASPIRATIONS    AND    VIRTUES. 

172  L.  M.  Watts. 

Self-Government. 

1  0  thou,  whose  scales  the  mountains  weigh, 
Whose  will  the  raging  seas  obey, 

Who  canst  the  boisterous  winds  control, 
Subdue  the  tumults  of  my  soul. 

2  May  I  with  equal  mind  sustain 
My  lot  of  pleasure  and  of  pain  ; 
May  joys  and  sorrows  gently  flow, 
Nor  rise  too  high,  nor  sink  too  low. 

3  Do  thou  my  passions,  Lord,  restrain, 
And  in  my  soul  unrivalled  reign  ; 
Then,  with  whatever  loads  oppressed, 
Centred  in  thee,  my  soul  shall  rest. 

173  L.  M.  H.  Moore. 

Devout  Aspirations. 

1  Supreme  and  universal  Light, 
Fountain  of  reason,  Judge  of  right, 
Parent  of  good,  whose  blessings  flow 
On  all  above,  and  all  below ; 

2  Without  thy  kind,  directing  ray, 
In  everlasting  night  we  stray, 
From  passion  still  to  passion  tossed, 
And  in  a  maze  of  error  lost. 

3  Assist  us,  Lord,  to  act,  to  be 
What  nature  and  thy  laws  decree ; 
Worthy  that  bright,  that  mental  flame, 
"Which  from  thy  breathing  spirit  came. 

4  May  our  expanded  souls  disclaim 
The  narrow  view,  the  selfish  aim, 
And  with  a  Christian  zeal  embrace 
Whate'er  is  friendly  to  our  race. 

5  0  Father,  grace  and  virtue  grant ; 
No  more  Ave  wish,  no  more  we  want : 
To  know,  to  serve  thee,  and  to  love, 
Is  peace  below,  is  bliss  above. 

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ASPIRATIONS    AND    VIRTUES. 

174  L.  M.  Scott. 

The  Blessing  of  Meekness. 

1  Happy  the  meek,  whose  gentle  breast, 

Clear  as  the  summer's  evening  ray, 
Calm  as  the  regions  of  the  blest, 
Enjoys  on  earth  celestial  day. 

2  His  heart  no  broken  friendships  sting, 

No  storms  his  peaceful  tent  invade ; 
He  rests  beneath  th'  Almighty's  wing, 
Hostile  to  none,  of  none  afraid. 

3  Spirit  of  grace,  all  meek  and  mild, 

Inspire  our  thoughts,  our  souls  possess; 
Repel  each  passion  rude  and  wild, 
And  bless  us  as  we  aim  to  bless. 

175  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

Zeal  in  the  Christian  Race. 

1  Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve, 

And  press  with  vigor  on  ; 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey: 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

3  ;Tis  God's  all-animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high; 
'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  aspiring  eye  ; — 

4  That  prize,  with  peerless  glories  bright, 

"Which  shall  new  lustre  ' 

When  victors'  wreaths  and  monarchs'  gems 
Shall  blend  in  common  dust. 

5  My  soul,  with  all  thy  wakened  powers, 

Survey  the  heavenly  prize; 
Nor  let  the  glittering  toys  of  earth 
Allure  thy  wandering  eves. 

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ASPIRATIONS    AND    VIRTUES. 

176  L.  M.  SlItll.WorTON. 
Independent  and  Happy  Man. 

1  How  happy  is  he  born  or  taught, 

Who  serveth  not  another's  will ; 
"Whose  armor  is  his  honest  thought, 
And  simple  truth  his  highest  skill ; 

2  Whose  passions  not  his  masters  are ; 

Whose  soul  is  still  prepared  for  death : 
Not  tied  unto  the  world  with  care 
Of  prince's  ear  or  vulgar  breath  ; 

3  Who  God  doth  late  and  early  pray 

More  of  his  grace  than  goods  to  lend, 
And  walks  with  man  from  day  to  day, 
As  with  a  brother  and  a  friend. 

4  This  man  is  freed  from  servile  bands 

Of  hope  to  rise,  or  fear  to  fall ; 
Lord  of  himself,  though  not  of  lands, 
And  having  nothing,  yet  hath  all. 

177  C.  Iff.  Logan. 

The  Ways  of  Wisdom. 

1  0  iiappy  is  the  man  who  hears 

Instruction's  faithful  voice ; 
And  who  celestial  wisdom  makes 
His  early,  only  choice. 

2  Her  treasures  are  of  more  esteem 

Than  east  or  west  unfold ; 
And  her  rewards  more  precious  are 
Than  all  their  mines  of  gold. 

3  She  guides  the  young  with  innocence 

In  pleasure's  path  to  tread  ; 
A  crown  of  glory  she  bestows 
Upon  the  hoary  head. 

4  According  as  her  labors  rise, 

So  her  rewards  increase  : 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 
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ASriUATIOXS    AND   VIRTUES. 

178  8s.  &  7s.  M.  J.  G.  Adams. 

Hi  ayen  in  the  Soul. 

1  Heaven  is  hero.     Its  hymns  of  gladness 

Cheer  the  true  believer's  way, 
In  this  world  where  sin  and  sadness 
Often  change  to  night  our  day. 

2  Heaven  is  here  :  where  misery  lightened 

Of  its  heavy  lead  is  seen, 
"Where  the  face  of  sorrow  brightened 
By  the  deed  of  love  hath  been. 

3  Where  the  bound,  the  poor,  despairing, 

Are  set  free,  supplied,  and  blest ; 
Where,  in  others'  anguish  sharing, 
We  can  find  our  surest  rest. 

4  Where  we  heed  the  voice  of  duty 

Rather  than  man's  praise,  or  rod  ; 
This  is  heaven, — its  peace,  its  beauty, 
Radiant  with  the  smile  of  God. 

179  L.  M.  Enfield. 

A  Meek  .'ind  Lowly  Mind. 

1  Wherefore  should  man,  frail  child  of  clay, 

Who,  from  the  cradle  to  the  shroud, 
Lives  but  the  insect  of  a  day, — 

0,  why  should  mortal  man  be  proud? 

2  His  brightest  visions  just  appear, 

Then  vanish,  and  no  more  are  found; 
The  stateliest  pile  his  pride  can  rear, 
A  breath  may  level  with  the  ground. 

3  Follies  and  crimes,  a  countless  sum, 

Are  crowded  in  life's"  little  span  : 
How  ill,  alas]  does  pride  become 
That  erring,  guilty  creature,  man ! 

4  God  of  our  lives.  Father  divine. 

Give  OS  a  meek  and  lowly  mind; 
In  modest  worth,  0  may  we  shine, 
And  peace  in  humble  virtue  find. 

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ASPIRATIONS   AND   VIRTUES. 

180  0.  M.  Merrick. 

Prayer  of  Submission. 

1  Author  of  good,  we  rest  on  thee ; 

Thine  ever-watchful  eye 

Alone  our  real  wants  can  see, 

Thy  hand  alone  supply. 

2  0  let  thy  fear  within  us  dwell, 

Thy  love  our  footsteps  guide: 
That  love  shall  vainer  loves  expel ; 
That  fear  all  fears  beside. 

3  And  since,  by  passion's  force  subdued, 

Too  oft,  with  stubborn  will, 
We  blindly  shun  the  latent  good, 
And  grasp  the  specious  ill, — 

4  Not  what  we  wish,  but  what  we  want, 

Let  mercy  still  supply ; 
The  good,  unasked,  0  Father,  grant; 
The  ill,  though  asked,  deny. 

181  8s.  &  7s.  M.  J.  Taylor. 

The  Fount  of  Blessing. 

1  Far  from  mortal  cares  retreating, 

Sordid  hopes  and  vain  desires, 

Here  our  willing  footsteps  meeting, 

Every  heart  to  heaven  aspires. 

2  From  the  fount  of  glory  beaming, 

Light  celestial  cheers  our  eyes, 
Mercy  from  above  proclaiming 
Peace  and  pardon  from  the  skies. 

3  Who  may  share  this  great  salvation  ? 

Every  pure  and  humble  mind, 
Every  kindred,  tongue,  and  nation, 
From  the  stains  of  guilt  refined. 

4  Blessings  all  around  bestowing, 

God  withholds  his  care  from  none, 
Grace  and  mercy  ever  flowing 
From  the  fountain  of  his  throne. 
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ASPIRATIONS   AND   VIRTUES. 

182  L.  M.  MONTGOMERY". 
The  Christian  Graces. 

1  Faith,  hope,  and  charity,  these  three, 
Yet  is  the  greatest  charity ; 

Father  of  Lights,  these  gifts  impart 
To  mine  and  every  human  heart. 

2  Faith,  that  in  prayer  can  never  fail, 
Hope,  that  o'er  doubting  must  prevail, 
And  charity,  whose  name  above 

Is  God's  own  name,  for  God  is  Love. 

3  The  morning-star  is  lost  in  light, 
Faith  vanishes  at  perfect  sight, 
The  rainbow  passes  with  the  storm, 
And  hope  with  sorrow's  fading  form. 

4  But  charity,  serene,  sublime, 
Beyond  the  reach  of  death  and  time, 
Like  the  blue  sky's  all-bounding  space, 
Holds  heaven  and  earth  in  its  embrace. 

183  C.  M.  Watts. 

Example  of  Christ. 

1  When  Christ,  among  the  sons  of  men, 

In  humble  form  was  found, 
With  cruel  slanders,  false  and  vain, 
They  compassed  him  around. 

2  Their  miseries  his  compassion  moved, 

Their  peace  he  still  pursued  : 
They  rendered  hatred  for  his  love, 
And  evil  for  his  good. 

3  Their  malice  raged  without  a  cause; 

Yet,  with  his  dying  breath, 
He  prayed  for  murderers  on  his  cross, 
And  blessed  his  foes  in  death. 

4  0  may  his  conduct,  all  divine, 

To  us  a  model  prove  : 
Like  his,  0  God,  our  hearts  incline, 
Our  enemies  to  love. 

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ASPIRATIONS   AND    VIRTUES. 

184  L.  M.  Mason. 

The  Image  of  God. 

1  0  thou,  at  whose  almighty  word, 

Fair  light  at  first  from  darkness  shone, 
Teach  us  to  know  our  glorious  Lord, 
And  trace  the  Father  in  the  Son. 

2  As  the  bright  sun's  meridian  blaze 

O'erwhelms  and  pains  our  feeble  sight, 
But  cheers  us  with  his  softer  rays, 
When  shining  with  reflected  light, — ■ 

3  So,  in  thy  Son,  thy  power  divine, 

Thy  wisdom,  justice,  truth,  and  love, 
With  mild  and  pleasing  lustre  shine, 
Reflected  from  thy  throne  above. 

4  Whilst  we  thine  image,  there  displayed, 

With  love  and  admiration  view, 
Form  us  in  likeness  to  our  Head, 
That  we  may  bear  thine  image  too. 

185  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

All  We  are  Brethren. 

1  Hushed  be  the  battle's  fearful  roar, 

The  warrior's  rushing  call ! 
Why  should  the  earth  be  drenched  with  gore? 
Are  we  not  brothers  all  ? 

2  Want,  from  the  starving  poor  depart! 

Chains,  from  the  captive  fall ! 
Great  God,  subdue  th'  oppressor's  heart ! 
Are  we  not  brothers  all  ? 

3  Sect,  clan  and  nation,  0  strike  down 

Each  mean  partition-wall ! 
Let  love  the  voice  of  discord  drown, — 
Are  we  not  brothers  all  ? 

4  Let  grace,  and  truth,  and  peace,  alone 

Hold  human  hearts  in  thrall, 
That  heaven  its  work  at  length  may  own, 
And  men  be  brothers  all. 
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186  L.  Iff.  Anonymous. 

Godly  Sorrow  for  Si  a. 

1  My  spirit  longs  its  rest  to  find  ; 

Saviour  of  all,  if  mine  thou  art, 
Give  me  thy  meek,  thy  lowly  mind, 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 

2  Break  off  the  yoke  of  inbred  sin 

And  fully  set  my  spirit  free ; 
I  cannot  rest  till  pure  within, 
Till  I  am  wholly  lost  in  thee. 

3  Fain  would  I  learn  of  thee,  my  Lord, 

Thy  light  and  easy  burden  prove  ; 
The  cross  is  hallowed  by  thy  blood, 
The  labor  of  thy  dying  love. 

4  I  would,  but  thou  must  give  the  power, 

My  heart  from  every  sin  release : 
Lord,  bring,  0  bring,  the  joyful  hour, 
And  fill  me  with  thy  perfect  peace. 

187  S.  M.  Jbetis. 

Mfi-^y  for  the  Penitent. 

1  Sweet  is  the  friendly  voice 

Which  speaks  of  life  and  peace; 
"Which  bids  the  penitent  rejoice, 
And  sin  and  sorrow  cease. 

2  Xo  balm  on  earth  like  this 

Can  cheer  the  contrite  heart ; 
Xo  flattering  dreams  of  earthly  bliss 
Such  pure  delight  impart. 

3  Still  merciful  and  kind, 

Thy  mercy,  Lord,  reveal : 
The  broken  heart  thy  love  can  bind, 
The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

4  Thy  presence  shall  restore 

Peace  to  my  anxious  breast: 
L'>rd,  let  my  steps  bo  drawn  no  more 
From  paths  which  thou  hast  blessed. 

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ASPIRATIONS    AND    VIRTUES. 

188  C.  M.  Watts. 

The  Soul's  Highest  Delight. 

1  My  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys, 

The  life  of  my  delights, 
The  glory  of  my  brightest  days, 
And  comfort  of  my  nights  ! 

2  In  darkest  shades  if  he  appear, 

My  dawning  is  begun : 
He  is  my  soul's  sweet  morning-star, 
And  he  my  rising  sun. 

3  The  opening  heavens  around  me  shine 

With  beams  of  sacred  bliss, 
While  Jesus  shows  his  heart  is  mine, 
And  whispers,  I  am  his. 

4  My  soul  would  leave  this  heavy  clay 

At  that  transporting  word, 
Run  up  with  joy  the  shining  way, 
To  meet  nry  dearest  Lord. 

5  Fearless  of  pains  and  ghastly  death, 

I'd  break  through  every  foe  ; 
The  wings  of  love  and  arms  of  faith 
Should  bear  me  conqueror  through. 

189  C.  M.  Axoxymous. 

The  Unerring  Father. 

1  Sixce  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time 

Our  Father's  eye  surveys, 
0,  who  so  wise  to  choose  our  lot, 
Or  to  appoint  our  ways  ! 

2  Good,  when  he  gives,  supremely  good, 

Nor  less  when  he  denies  ; 
Even  crosses  from  his  gracious  hand 
Are  blessings  in  disguise. 

3  Why  should  we  doubt  a  Father's  love, 

So  constant  and  so  kind  ? 
To  his  unerring,  gracious  will, 
Be  every  wish  resigned. 
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ASPIRATIONS    AND    VIRTUES. 

190  L.  M.  Miss  Woodman. 

Prayer  for  a  Beneficent  Spirit. 

1  God  guard  the  poor !     We  may  not  see 

The  deepest  sorrows  of  the  soul ; 

These  are  laid  open,  Lord,  to  thee, 

And  subject  to  thy  wise  control. 

2  Make  us  thy  messengers  to  shed, 

"Within  the  home  of  want  and  woe, 
The  blessings  of  thy  bounty,  spread 
So  freely  on  thy  world  below. 

3  Let  us  go  forth  with  joyful  hand, 

To  strengthen,  comfort,  and  relieve  ; 
Then  in  thy  presence  may  we  stand, 
And  hope  thy  blessing  to  receive. 

191  C.  M.  Drennan. 

The  Law  of  Love. 

1  All  nature  feels  attractive  power, 

A  strung,  eaibracing  force  ; 
The  drops  that  sparkle  in  the  shower, 
The  planets  in  their  course. 

2  Thus,  in  the  universe  of  mind, 

Is  felt  tiie  law  of  love ; 
The  charity  both  strong  and  kind, 
Fur  all  that  live  and  move. 

3  In  this  fine  sympathetic  chain 

All  creatures  bear  a  part ; 
Their  every  pleasure,  every  pain, 
Linked  to  the  feeling  heart. 

4  More  pcrfe-t  bond,  the  Christian  plan 

Attaches  bouI  to  bou!  ; 
Our  neighbor  is  tin.'  Buffering  man, 
Though  at  the  farthest  pole. 

5  To  earth  below,  from  heaven  above, 

The  faith  in  Christ  professed, 

More  clearly  shows  that  God  is  love, 
And  whom  he  loves  is  blessed. 

311 


ASPIRATIONS    AND    VIRTUES. 

192  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

The  Spirit  of  Charity. 

1  0,  may  our  sympathizing  souls 

The  generous  pleasure  know, 
Kindly  to  share  in  others'  joy, 
And  weep  for  others'  woe  1 

2  Where'er  the  helpless  sons  of  grief 

In  low  distress  are  laid, 
Soft  he  our  hearts  their  pains  to  feel, 
And  swift  our  hands  to  aid. 

3  0,  be  the  law  of  love  fulfilled 

In  every  act  and  thought, 
Each  angry  passion  far  removed, 
Each  selfish  view  forgot ! 

4  Be  thou,  my  heart,  dilated  wide 

With  this  kind,  social  grace, 
And,  in  one  grasp  of  fervent  love, 
All  earth  and  heaven  embrace. 

193  C.  M.  Watts. 

Inspiration  of  Love. 

1  Happy  the  heart  where  graces  reign, 

Where  love  inspires  the  breast : 
Eove  is  the  brightest  of  the  train, 
And  strengthens  all  the  rest. 

2  Knowledge — alas !  'tis  all  in  vain, 

And  all  in  vain  our  fear ; 
Our  stubborn  sins  will  fight  and  reign, 
If  love  be  absent  there. 

3  This  is  the  grace  that  lives  and  sings, 

When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease ; 
'Tis  this  shall  strike  our  joyful  strings 
In  realms  of  endless  peace. 

4  Before  we  quite  forsake  our  clay, 

Or  leave  this  dark  abode, 
The  wings  of  love  bear  us  away 
To  see  our  gracious  God. 
312 


ASPIKATIOXS    AND    VIRTUES. 

194  C.  B£  Exeter  Coll. 

Influence  of  Habitual  Piety. 

1  Blest  is  the  man  who  fears  the  Lord ! 

His  well-established  mind, 

In  every  varying  scene  of  life, 

Shall  true  composure  find. 

2  Oft  through  the  deep  and  stormy  sea 

The  heavenly  footsteps  lie  ; 
But  on  a  glorious  world  beyond 
His  faith  can  fix  its  eye. 

3  Though  dark  his  present  prospects  be, 

And  sorrows  round  him  dwell, 
Yet  hope  can  whisper  to  his  soul, 
That  all  shall  issue  well. 

4  Full  in  the  presence  of  his  God, 

Through  every  scene  he  goes ; 
And,  fearing  him,  no  other  fear 
His  steadfast  bosom  knows. 

195  7~-  -Ai-       Methodist  Coll. 

A  Call  to  Prayer. 

1  They  who  seek  the  throne  of  grace 
Find  that  throne  in  every  place  ; 

If  we  love  a  life  of  prayer, 
God  is  present  everywhere. 

2  In  our  sickness,  in  our  health, 
In  our  want  or  in  our  wealth, 
If  we  look  to  God  in  prayer, 
God  is  present  everywhere. 

3  "When  our  earthly  comforts  fail, 
When  the  woes  of  life  prevail, 
'Tis  the  time  for  earnest  prayer, 
God  is  present  everywhere. 

4  Then,  my  soul,  in  every  strait, 
To  thy  Father,  come  and  wait ; 
He  will  answer  every  prayer, 
God  is  present  everywhere. 

27 "  313 


ASPIRATIONS   AND    VIRTUES. 

196  li-  M.  Montgomery. 

My  soul  thirsteth  for  God. 

1  0  God  !  thou  art  my  God  alone ; 

Early  to  thee  my  soul  shall  cry, 
A  pilgrim  in  a  land  unknown, 

A  thirsty  land,  whose  springs  are  dry. 

2  Yet  through  this  rough  and  thorny  maze, 

I  follow  hard  on  thee,  my  God  ; 
Thy  hand  unseen  upholds  my  ways  ; 
I  lean  upon  thy  staff  and  rod. 

3  Thee,  in  the  watches  of  the  night, 

When  I  remember  on  my  bed, 
Thy  presence  makes  the  darkness  light; 
Thy  guardian  wings  are  round  my  head. 

4  Better  than  life  itself  thy  love, 

Dearer  than  all  beside  to  me ; 
For  whom  have  I  in  heaven  above, 

Or  what  on  earth,  compared  with  thee? 

197  C.  M.  II.  II.  MlLMAN. 

Praying  for  Divine  Help. 

1  0  nELP  us,  Lord !     Each  hour  of  need 

Thy  heavenly  succor  give  ; 
Help  us  in  thought,  and  word,  and  deed, 
Each  hour  on  earth  we  live. 

2  0  help  us,  when  our  spirits  bleed, 

With  contrite  anguish  sore, 
And  when  our  hearts  are  cold  and  dead, 
0  help  us,  Lord,  the  more. 

3  0  help  us  through  the  prayer  of  faith 

More  firmly  to  believe  ; 
For  still  the  more  the  servant  hath, 
The  more  shall  he  receive. 

4  0  help  us,  Father !  from  on  high, 

We  know  no  help  but  thee ; 
0 !  help  us  so  to  live  and  die, 
As  thine  in  heaven  to  be. 
SU 


ASPIRATIONS    AND    VIRTUES. 

198  8s.  &  7s.  M.  Bowbing. 

The  Cross  of  Christ. 

1  In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory, 

Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time  ; 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story- 
Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 

2  When  the  woes  of  life  o'ertake  me, 

Hopes  deceive  and  fears  annoy, 
Never  shall  the  cross  forsake  me  ; 
Lo !  it  glows  with  peace  and  joy. 

3  When  the  sun  of  bliss  is  beaming 

Light  and  love  upon  my  way, 
From  the  cross  the  radiance  streaming 
Adds  more  lustre  to  the  day. 

4  Bane  and  blessing,  pain  and  pleasure, 

By  the  cross  are  sanctified  ; 
Peace  is  there  that  knows  no  measure, 
Joys  that  through  all  time  abide. 


199 


C.  M.  Moore. 

Comfort  in  Sorrow. 

1  0  Tnou  who  driest  the  mourner's  tear, 

How  dark  this  world  would  be, 
If,  when  deceived  and  wounded  here, 
We  could  not  fly  to  thee  I 

2  The  friends  who  in  our  sunshine  live, 

When  winter  comes,  are  flown  ! 
And  he  who  has  but  tears  to  give, 
Must  weep  those  tears  alone. 

3  0  who  would  bear  life's  stormy  doom, 

Did  not  thy  wing  of  love 
Come  brightly  waiting  thro'  the  gloom, 
A  peace-branch  from  above  ! 

4  Then  sorrow,  touched  by  thee,  is  bright 

With  more  than  rapture's  ray, 
As  darkness  shows  us  worlds  of  light 
We  never  saw  by  day! 

315 


AFFLICTION   AND    CONSOLATION. 

200  !*•  M*  Anonymous. 

Affliction  not  of  the  Dust. 

1  Affliction's  faded  form  draws  nigh, 
With  wrinkled  brow  and  tearful  eye  ; 
"With  sackcloth  on  her  bosom  spread, 
And  ashes  scattered  o'er  her  head. 

2  But  deem  her  not  a  child  of  earth ; 
From  heaven  she  draws  her  sacred  birth : 
Beside  the  throne  of  God  she  stands, 

To  execute  his  wise  commands. 

3  The  messenger  of  grace,  she  flies 

To  train  us  for  our  sphere,  the  skies ; 
And  onward  as  we  move,  the  way 
Becomes  more  smooth,  more  bright  the  day. 

4  Her  weeds  to  robes  of  glory  turn, 
Her  looks  with  kindling  radiance  burn, 
And  from  her  lips  these  accents  steal, 
God  smites  to  bless,  he  wounds  to  heal. 

201  c-  M.  Cotton. 

The  Refuge  of  the  Afflicted. 

1  Affliction  is  a  stormy  deep, 

Where  wave  resounds  to  wave ; 
Though  o'er  our  heads  the  billows  roll, 
We  know  the  Lord  can  save. 

2  When  darkness  and  when  sorrows  rose, 

And  pressed  on  every  side, 
The  Lord  hath  still  sustained  our  steps. 
And  still  hath  been  our  Guide. 

3  Perhaps,  before  the  morning  dawn, 

He  will  restore  our  peace  ; 
For  he  who  bade  the  tempest  roar, 
Can  bid  the  tempest  cease. 

4  Here  will  we  rest,  here  build  our  hopes, 

Nor  murmur  at  his  rod  ; 
He's  more  to  us  than  all  the  world, 
Our  Health,  our  Life,  our  God. 
316 


AFFLICTION    AND   CONSOLATION. 

202  L- M-  Bryant. 

Blessed  are  they  that  Mourn. 

1  Deem  not  that  they  are  blessed  alone, 

Whose  days  a  peaceful  tenor  keep ; 

The  God,  who  loves  our  race,  has  shown 

A  blessing  for  the  eyes  that  weep. 

2  The  light  of  smiles  shall  fill  again 

The  lids  that  overflow  with  tears, 
And  weary  hours  of  woe  and  pain 
Are  earnests  of  serener  years. 

3  0  there  are  days  of  sunny  rest 

For  every  dark  and  troubled  night ! 
Grief  may  abide,  an  evening  guest, 
But  joy  shall  come  with  early  light. 

4  For  God  hath  marked  each  anguished  day, 

And  numbered  every  secret  tear ; 
And  heaven's  long  age  of  bliss  shall  pay 
For  all  his  children  suffer  here. 

203  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

Blessed  are  they  that  Mourn. 

1  In  trouble  and  in  grief,  0  God, 

Thy  smile  hath  cheered  my  way; 
And  joy  hath  budded  from  each  thorn 
That  round  my  footsteps  lay. 

2  The  hours  of  pain  have  yielded  good, 

"Which  prosperous  days  refused  ; 
As  herbs,  though  scentless  when  entire, 
Spread  fragrance  when  they're  bruised. 

3  The  oak  strikes  deeper  as  its  boughs 

By  furious  blasts  are  driven  ; 
So  life's  vicissitudes  the  more 
Have  fixed  my  heart  in  heaven. 

4  All-gracious  Lord  !  whate'er  my  lot 

In  other  times  may  be, 
I'll  welcome  still  the  heaviest  grief, 
That  brings  me  near  to  thee. 

27*  317 


AFFLICTION    AND    CONSOLATION. 

204  L-  M.  Watts. 

Cut  down,  and  Withered. 

1  Thkough  every  age,  eternal  God, 
Thou  art  our  rest,  our  safe  abode ; 

High  was  thy  throne  ere  heaven  was  made, 
Or  earth  thy  humble  footstool  laid. 

2  Long  hadst  thou  reigned  ere  time  began, 
Or  dust  was  fashioned  into  man  ; 

And  long  thy  kingdom  shall  endure, 
When  earth  and  time  shall  be  no  more. 

3  A  thousand  of  our  years  amount 
Scarce  to  a  day  in  thine  account ; 
Like  yesterday's  departed  light, 
Or  the  last  watch  of  ending  night. 

4  Death,  like  an  overflowing  stream, 
Sweeps  us  away ;  our  life's  a  dream, 
An  empty  tale,  a  morning  flower 
Cut  down  and  withered  in  an  hour. 

205  7s- M-  PopE- 

The  Dying  Christian. 

1  Vital  spark  of  heavenly  flame ! 
Quit,  0  quit  this  mortal  frame  ! 
Trembling,  hoping,  lingering,  flying, 
0  the  pain,  the  bliss  of  dying ! 
Cease,  fond  nature,  cease  thy  strife, 
And  let  me  languish  into  life ! 

2  Hark !  they  whisper !  angels  say, 
"Sister-spirit,  come  away!" 
What  is  this  absorbs  me  quite, 
Steals  my  senses,  shuts  my  sight, 
Drowns  my  spirit,  draws  my  breath? 
Tell  me,  my  soul,  can  this  be  death  ? 

3  The  world  recedes ! — it  disappears  ! 
Heaven  opens  on  my  eyes  ! — my  ears 

With  sounds  seraphic  ring  : 
Lend,  lend  your  wings !  I  mount,  I  fly! 
0  grave  !  where  is  thy  victory  ? 
0  death !  where  is  thy  sting? 
318 


AFFLICTION    AND    CONSOLATION. 

206  !*■  M.  Anonymous. 

Not  lost,  but  gone  before. 

1  >Yiiy  should  we  weep  and  mourn  for  those 

Whose  places  know  them  here  no  more? 
Released  from  all  life's  hurtful  foes, 
They  are  not  lost — but  gone  before. 

2  How  many  weary  days  on  earth, 

How  many  griefs,  they  numbered  o'er ! 
Now  they  enjoy  a  heavenly  birth  : 
They  are  not  lost — but  gone  before. 

3  Dear  is  the  spot  where  Christians  sleep, 

And  sweet  the  strain  which  angels  pour : 
0  why  should  we  in  anguish  weep  ? 
They  are  not  lost — but  gone  before. 


L.  M.  Anonymous. 


207 

1  As  the  sweet  flower  that  scents  the  morn, 

But  withers  in  the  rising  day, — 
Thus  lovely  seemed  the  infant's  dawn ; 
Thus  swiftly  fled  his  life  away ! 

2  Ere  sin  could  blight,  or  sorrow  fade, 

Death  timely  came  with  friendly  care ; 
The  opening  bud  to  heaven  conveyed, 
And  bade  it  bloom  for  ever  there. 

208  CM.  Mrs.  Hem n vs. 

1  Calm  on  the  bosom  of  thy  God, 

Young  spirit,  rest  thee  now ! 
E'en  while  with  us  thy  footsteps  trod, 
His  seal  was  on  thy  brow. 

2  Dust,  to  its  narrow  house  beneath! 

Soul,  to  its  place  on  high ! 
They  that  have  seen  thy  look  in  death, 
No  more  may  fear  to  die. 

3  Lone  are  the  paths,  and  sad  the  bowers, 

AVhence  thy  meek  smilo  is  gone ; 
But  0,  a  brigliter  home  than  ours, 
In  heaven  is  now  thine  own. 

319 


AFFLICTION   AND    CONSOLATION. 

209  L.  M.  Norton. 

Blessedness  of  the  Departed. 

1  0,  stat  thy  tears  ;  for  they  are  blest, 

Whose  days  are  past,  whose  toil  is  done : 
Here  midnight  care  disturbs  our  rest ; 
Here  sorrow  dims  the  noonday  sun. 

2  How  blest  are  they  whose  transient  years 

Pass  like  an  evening  meteor's  flight ! 
Not  dark  with  guilt,  nor  dim  with  tears  ; 
Whose  course  is  short,  unclouded,  bright. 

3  0,  cheerless  were  our  lengthened  way  ; 

But  Heaven's  own  light  dispels  the  gloom, 
Streams  downward  from  eternal  day, 
And  casts  a  glory  round  the  tomb. 

4  0,  stay  thy  tears :  the  blest  above 

Have  hailed  a  spirit's  heavenly  birth, 
And  sung  a  song  of  joy  and  love ; 

Then  why  should  anguish  reign  on  earth? 

210  0.  M.  Henry  Bacon. 

Death  of  a  Child. 

1  Thou  gavest,  and  we  yield  to  thee, 

God  of  the  human  heart ! 
For  bitter  though  grief's  cup  may  be, 
Thou  givest  but  our  part. 

2  0,  thou  canst  bid  our  grief  be  stilled, 

Yet  not  rebuke  our  tears  ; 
How  large  a  place  his  presence  filled ! 
How  vacant  it  appears ! 

3  We  mourn  the  sunshine  of  his  smile, 

The  tendrils  of  his  love  ; 
Oh,  was  he  loved  too  well  the  while 
Ere  he  was  called  above  ? 

4  Our  chastened  spirits  bow  in  prayer, 

And  blond  all  prayers  in  one, — 
Give  us  the  hope  to  meet  him  there, 
When  life's  full  task  is  done. 
320 


AFFLICTION    AND    CONSOLATION. 

211  L.  M.  Jervis. 
The  Shortness  of  Life. 

1  Like  shadows  gliding  o'er  the  plain, 

Or  clouds  that  roll  successive  on, 
Man's  busy  generations  pass, 

And  while  we  gaze  their  forms  are  gone. 

2  "  He  lived,— he  died  f  behold  the  sum, 

The  abstract  of  the  historian's  page ! 
Alike,  in  God's  all-seeing  eye, 

The  infant's  day,  the  patriarch's  age. 

3  0  Father !  in  whose  mighty  hand 

The  boundless  years  and  ages  lie ; 
Teach  us  the  boon  of  life  to  prize, 
And  use  the  moments  as  they  fly ; 

4  To  crowd  the  narrow  span  of  life 

With  wise  designs  and  virtuous  deeds ; 
And  bid  us  wake  from  death's  dark  night 
To  share  the  glory  that  succeeds. 

212  8s.  &  7s.  M.  Sigourxey. 

The  Death  of  a  Pastor. 

1  Pastor,  thou  art  from  us  taken 

In  the  glory  of  thy  years, 
As  the  oak,  by  tempests  shaken, 
Falls  ere  time  its  verdure  sears. 

2  Pale  and  cold  we  see  thee  lying 

In  God's  temple,  once  so  dear, 

And  the  mourner's  bitter  sighing 

Falls  unheeded  on  thine  ear. 

3  All  thy  love  and  zeal,  to  lead  us 

"Where  immortal  fountains  flow, 
And  on  living  bread  to  feed  us, 
In  our  fond  remembrance  glow. 

4  May  the  conquering  faith,  that  cheered  thee 

When  thy  foot  on  Jordan  pressed, 
Guide  our  spirits  while  we  leave  thee 
In  the  tomb  that  Jesus  blessed. 

821 


AFFLICTION    AND    CONSOLATION. 

213  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

The  Land  of  the  Blessed. 

1  There  is  a  land  where  earthly  woe, 

And  earthly  sorrow,  all  shall  cease ; 
No  sin  shall  grieve,  no  tear  shall  flow, 
In  that  sweet  land  of  love  and  peace. 

2  There  is  a  sunless,  starless  sky, 

And  yet  no  darkness  there  is  found  ; 
Night  cannot  spread  her  canopy, 

Where  God's  own  glory  shines  around. 

3  There  is  a  home  where  friends  shall  meet, 

And  never,  never  part  again ; 
And  those  who  loved  on  earth,  repeat 
The  vows  they  pledged  in  sorrow  then. 

4  That  spirit-land  shall  ever  bloom, 

Grief  from  its  clime  be  ever  driven  ; 
Immortal  joys  pervade  that  home  : — 
That  spirit-land,  that  home  is  heaven. 

214  8s.  &  7s.  M.  S.  F.  Smith. 

Death  of  a  Young  Girl. 

1  Sister,  thou  wast  mild  and  lovely, 

Gentle  as  the  summer  breeze, 
Pleasant  as  the  air  of  evening, 
When  it  floats  among  the  trees. 

2  Peaceful  be  thy  silent  slumber — 

Peaceful  in  the  grave  so  low : 
Thou  no  more  wilt  join  our  number  ; 
Thou  no  more  our  songs  shalt  know. 

3  Dearest  sister,  thou  hast  left  us ; 

Here  thy  loss  we  deeply  feel ; 

But  'tis  God  that  hath  bereft  us  : 

He  can  all  our  sorrows  heal. 

4  Yet  again  we  hope  to  meet  thee, 

When  the  day  of  life  is  fled, 
Then  in  heaven  with  joy  to  greet  thee, 
Where  no  farewell  tear  is  shed. 
322 


AFFLICTION   AND   CONSOLATION 

215  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

Looking  Upward. 

1  Life  is  a  span,  a  fleeting  hour; 

How  soon  the  vapor  flies  ! 
Man  is  a  tender,  transient  flower, 
That  in  the  blooming  dies. 

2  The  once-loved  form,  now  cold  and  dead, 

Each  mournful  thought  employs, 
And  nature  weeps  her  comforts  fled, 
And  withered  all  her  joys. 

3  Hope  looks  beyond  the  bounds  of  time, 

"When  what  we  now  deplore 

Shall  rise  in  full  immortal  prime, 

And  bloom  to  fade  no  more. 

4  Then  cease,  fond  nature,  dry  thy  tears ; 

Religion  points  on  high  ; 
There  everlasting  spring  appears, 
And  joys  that  never  die. 

216  7s.  M.  Montgomery. 

The  Pilgrim  at  Rest. 

1  "Spirit,  leave  thy  house  of  clay  ; 

Lingering  dust,  resign  thy  breath ! 
Spirit,  cast  thy  chains  away  ; 

Dust,  be  thou  dissolved  in  death  I" 

2  Thus  the  guardian-angel  spoke, 

As  he  watched  the  dying  bed ; 
As  the  bonds  of  life  he  broke, 
And  the  ransomed  captive  fled. 

3  "Pilgrim,  long  detained  below, 

Prisoner,  now  with  freedom  blest! 
"Welcome  from  a  world  of  woe, 
Welcome  to  the  land  of  rest/' 

4  Thus  the  guardian-angel  sang, 

As  he  bore  his  trust  on  high, 
While  with  hallelujahs  rang 
All  the  region  of  the  sky. 

323 


AFFLICTION   AND    CONSOLATION. 

217  L.  M.  Geo.  Kichards. 

The  Triumph  of  Hope. 

1  From  tribulation's  gloomy  vale, 

Where  Jesus  bowed,  where  Jesus  bled, 
The  suffering,  conquering  Lamb  of  God 
Shall  lift  on  high  his  glorious  head. 

2  For  rebel  man  the  Saviour  died ; 

For  man  he  burst  the  rocky  tomb, 
And  oped  by  death  a  door  of  hope, 
That  enters  on  the  world  to  come. 

3  The  bow,  the  sword,  the  sting  of  death, 

Christ  Jesus'  death  has  turned  away ; 
And  Achor's  vale,  this  vale  of  tears, 
Now  beams  with  everlasting  day. 

218  C.  M.        Watts,  [altered.) 

Mourn  not  the  Departed. 

1  Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends, 

Or  shake  at  death's  alarms  ? 
'Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends 
To  call  them  to  his  arms. 

2  Why  should  we  tremble  to  convey 

Their  bodies  to  the  tomb  ? 
The  grave,  where  once  our  Saviour  lay, 
Hath  lost  its  fearful  gloom. 

3  That  calm  repose  his  presence  blest, 

That  cold  but  quiet  bed ! 
Where  should  the  dying  members  rest, 
But  with  their  dying  Head  ? 

4  Thence  he  arose — and  now  commends 

To  us  his  gracious  charms ! 

The  glory  that  his  truth  attends, 

Death  of  its  sting  disarms. 

5  Though  earth  and  all  its  joys  be  dim, 

On  him  in  faith  rely ; 
Our  life  is  hid  with  God  in  him ; 
That  life  can  never  die ! 
324 


OCCASIONAL    HYMNS. 

219  C.  ML  Bryant. 

Dedication  Hymn. 

1  0  thou,  whose  own  vast  temple  stands, 

Built  over  earth  and  sea. 
Accept  the  walls  that  human  hands 
Have  raised  to  worship  thee. 

2  Lord,  from  thine  inmost  glory  send, 

Within  these  courts  to  bide, 
The  peace  that  dwelleth,  without  end, 

Serenely  Ly  thy  side. 

3  May  erring  minds  that  worship  here 

Be  taught  the  better  way, 
And  they  who  mourn,  and  they  who  fear, 
Be  strengthened  as  they  pray ! 

4  May  faith  grow  firm,  and  love  grow  warm, 

And  pure  devotion  rise, 
"While  round  these  hallowed  walls  the  storm 
Of  earth-born  passion  dies  ! 

220  L-  M.  II.  AYare.,  Jr. 

Ordination  or  Installation. 

1  0  Tnou,  who  on  thy  chosen  Son 

Didst  send  thy  Spirit  like  a  dove, 
To  mark  the  long-expected  one, 
And  seal  the  messenger  of  love : 

2  And  when  the  heralds  of  his  name 

"Went  forth  his  glorious  truth  to  spread, 
Didst  send  it  down  in  tongues  of  flame 
To  hallow  each  devoted  I 

3  So,  L^rd,  thy  servant  now  ins 

With  holy  unction  from  above ; 
Give  him  the  tongue  of  living  fire, 
Give  him  the  temper  of  the  dove. 

4  Lord,  hear  thy  suppliant  church  to-day ; 

Accept  our  work,  our  souls  possess : — 
;Tis  ours  to  labor,  watch,  and  pray  ; 
Be  thine  to  cheer,  sustain,  and  bless. 

28  325 


OCCASIONAL    HYMNS. 

221  L.  M.  J.  PlERPONT. 

Worship  Acceptable  in  all  Places. 

1  0  thou,  to  whom,  in  ancient  time, 

The  lyre  of  Hebrew  bards  was  strung, 
Whom  kings  adored  in  song  sublime, 

And  prophets  praised  with  glowing  tongue : 

2  Not  now  on  Zion's  height  alone, 

Thy  favored  worshipper  may  dwell ; 
Not  where,  at  sultry  noon,  thy  Son 
Sat,  weary,  by  the  patriarch's  well : 

3  From  every  place  below  the  skies, 

The  grateful  song,  the  fervent  prayer, 
The  incense  of  the  heart,  may  rise 
To  heaven,  and  find  acceptance  there. 

4  In  this  thy  house,  whose  doors  we  now 

For  social  worship  first  unfold, 
To  thee  the  suppliant  throng  shall  bow, 
While  circling  years  on  years  are  rolled. 

5  To  thee  shall  age,  with  snowy  hair, 

And  strength  and  beauty,  bend  the  knee, 
And  childhood  lisp,  with  reverent  air, 
Its  praises  and  its  prayers  to  thee. 

6  0  thou,  to  whom,  in  ancient  time, 

The  lyre  of  prophet-bards  was  strung, 
To  thee,  at  last,  in  every  clime, 

Shall  temples  rise,  and  praise  be  sung. 

222  7s.  M.  Cowper. 

Ilymn  of  Benediction. 

1  Now  may  He  who  from  the  dead 

Brought  the  shepherd  of  the  sheep, — 
Jesus  Christ,  our  King  and  Head, — 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

2  May  He  teach  us  to  fulfil 

What  is  pleasing  in  his  sight ; 
Perfect  us  in  all  his  will, 

And  preserve  us  day  and  night 
326 


OCCASIONAL     IIYMNS.   - 

223  I-  M-  Montgomery. 

A  Pastor  Welcomed. 

1  We  bid  thee  welcome  in  the  name 

Of  Jesus,  our  exalted  Head : 
Come  as  a  servant ;  so  lie  came  ; 
And  we  receive  thee  in  his  stead. 

2  Come  as  an  angel,  hence  to  guide 

A  band  of  pilgrims  on  their  way; 
That,  safely  walking  at  thy  side, 
AVc  never  fail,  nor  faint,  nor  stray. 

3  Cninc  as  a  teacher  sent  from  God, 

Charged  his  whole  counsel  to  declare; 
Lift  o'er  our  ranks  the  prophet's  rod, 
While  we  uphold  thy  hands  with  prayer. 

4  Come  as  a  messenger  of  peace, 

Filled  with  the  Spirit,  tired  with  love ; 
Live  to  behold  our  large  increase, 
And  die  to  meet  us  all  above. 

224  L-  M.  Kelly. 

A  Welcome  to  Christian  Fellowship. 

1  Come  in,  thou  bless'ed  of  the  Lord, 

0,  come  in  Jesus'  precious  name  ; 
We  welcome  thee  with  one  accord, 
And  trust  the  Saviour  does  the  same. 

2  Those  joys  which  earth  cannot  afford, 

We'll  seek  in  fellowship  to  prove, 
Joined  in  one  spirit  to  our  Lord, 
Together  bound  by  mutual  love. 

3  And  while  we  pass  this  vale  of  tears, 

We'll  make  our  joys  and  sorrows  known; 
We'll  share  each  other's  hopes  and  fears, 
And  count  a  brother's  care  our  own. 

4  Once  more  our  welcome  we  repeat; 

Receive  assurance  of  our  love : 
0,  may  we  all  together  □ 
Around  the  throne  of  Sod  above) 

327 


FOR    THE     COMMUNION. 

225  7s.  M.  Bowring. 

1  Not  with  terror  do  we  meet 

At  the  board  by  Jesus  spread ; 
Not  in  mystery  drink  and  eat 
Of  the  Saviour's  wine  and  bread. 

2  ;Tis  his  memory  we  record, 

'Tis  his  virtues  we  proclaim ; 
Grateful  to  our  honored  Lord, 
Here  we  bless  his  sacred  name. 

3  Yes,  we  will  remember  thee, 

Friend  and  Saviour;  and  thy  feast 
Of  all  services  shall  be 
Holiest  and  welcomest. 

226  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

1  Ye  followers  of  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Who  round  his  table  draw! 
Remember  what  his  spirit  was, 
"What  his  peculiar  law. 

2  The  love  which  all  his  bosom  filled 

Did  all  his  actions  guide ; 
Inspired  by  love,  he  lived  and  taught ; 
Inspired  by  love,  he  died. 

3  And  do  you  love  him  ?  do  you  feel 

Your  warm  affection  move  ? 
This  is  the  proof  which  he  demands, — 
That  you  each  other  love. 

227  k.  M.  Anonymous. 

1  Eat,  drink,  in  memory  of  your  friend : 

Such  was  our  Master's  last  request, 
Who  all  the  pangs  of  death  endured, 
That  we  might  live  for  ever  blest. 

2  Yes,  we'll  record  thy  matchless  love, 

Thou  kindest,  dearest,  best  of  friends ! 
Thy  dying  love,  the  noblest  praise 
Our  hearts  can  offer  thee,  transcends. 
328 


FOR     THE     COMMUNION. 

3  'Tis  pleasure  more  than  earth  can  give 
Thy  goodness  through  these  veils  to  sec; 
Thy  table,  food  celestial  yields, 

And  happy  they  who  sit  with  thee. 

228  7s-  M.  Anonymous 

1  Bread  of  heaven!  on  thee  we  feed, 
For  thy  flesh  is  meat  indeed ; 
Ever  may  our  souls  he  fed 

With  this  true  and  living  bread  ! 

2  Vine  of  heaven !  thy  blood  supplies 
This  blest  cup  of  sacrifice ; 

Lord,  thy  wounds  our  healing  give ; 
To  thy  cross  we  look,  and  live. 

3  Day  by  day  with  strength  supplied, 
Through  the  love  of  him  who  died  ; 
Lord  of  Life !  0,  let  us  be 
Rooted,  grafted,  built  on  thee ! 

229  S.  M.  Doddridge. 

1  Our  heavenly  Father  calls, 

And  Christ  invites  us  near: 
With  both  our  friend-hip  shall  be  sweet, 
And  our  communion  dear. 

2  God  pities  all  our  griefs  ; 

He  pardons  every  day ; 
Almighty  to  protect  our  souls, 
And  wise  to  guide  our  way. 

3  Jesus,  our  living  Head, 

AW  bless  thy  faithful  care; 
Our  Saviour,  sent  from  heaven  above, 
And  our  Forerunner  there. 

4  Here  fix  each  roving  heart : 

Here  wait  our  warmest  Love, 
Till  the  communion  be  complete, 
In  nobler  scenes  above. 

28*  329 


OCCASIONAL    HYMNS. 

230  7s.  M.  Montgomery. 

Joined  to  God's  People. 

1  People  of  the  living  God, 

I  have  sought  the  world  around, 
Paths  of  sin  and  sorrow  trod, 

Peace  and  comfort  nowhere  found. 

2  Now  to  you  my  spirit  turns, — 

Turns,  a  fugitive  unblest ; 
"Brethren,  where  your  altar  burns, 
0,  receive  me  into  rest. 

3  Lonely  I  no  longer  roam, 

Like  the  cloud,  the  wind,  the  wave ; 
Where  you  dwell  shall  be  my  home, 
Where  you  die  shall  be  my  grave. 

231  S-  M-  Doddridge. 

Christ  calling  Children. 

1  The  Saviour  gently  calls 

Our  children  to  his  breast ; 
He  folds  them  in  his  gracious  arms; 
Himself  declares  them  blest. 

2  "  Let  them  approach,"  he  cries, 

"  Nor  scorn  their  humble  claim  ; 
The  heirs  of  heaven  are  such  as  these, — 
For  such  as  these  I  came." 

3  Gladly  we  bring  them,  Lord, 

Devoting  them  to  thee : 
Imploring  that,  as  we  are  thine, 
Thine  may  our  offspring  be. 

232  L-  M-  Anonymous. 

1  Let  us  adore  the  grace  that  seeks 

To  draw  our  souls  above ; 
For  lo,  the  great  Jehovah  speaks, 
And  every  word  is  love. 

2  Lord,  help  us  now  to  seek  thy  face, 

Through  Christ,  the  living  Way, 
And  praise  thee  for  thy  saving  grace, 
In  heaven's  eternal  day. 
330 


OCCASIONAL    HYMNS. 

233  C.  M  Anonymous. 

1  Hail,  sweetest,  dearest  tie  that  binds 

Our  glowing  hearts  in  one  ; 
Hail,  sacred  hope,  that  tunes  our  minds, 

To  sing  what  God  hath  done. 
It  is  the  hope,  the  blissful  hope, 

Which  gospel  grace  hath  given  ; 
The  hope  when  days  and  years  are  past, 

We  all  shall  meet  in  heaven. 

2  From  eastern  shores,  from  northern  lands, 

From  western  hill  and  plain, 
From  southern  climes,  the  brother-bands 

May  hope  to  meet  again. 
It  is  the  hope,  the  blissful  hope, 

Which  love  divine  hath  given  ; 
The  hope  when  life  and  time  are  o'er, 

We  all  shall  meet  in  heaven. 

3  No  hope  deferred,  no  parting  sigh, 

That  blessed  meeting  knows  ; 
There  friendship  beams  from  every  eye, 

And  hope  immortal  grows. 
It  is  the  hope,  the  precious  hope, 

Which  boundless  grace  hath  given : 
The  hope  when  time  shall  be  no  more, 

We  all  shall  meet  in  heaven. 

234  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

1  Now  we  are  met  from  distant  parts, 
Be  joined  in  one  our  gladdened  hearts: 
May  all  we  do  be  done  iu  love, 

Like  those  who  meet  to  praise  above. 

2  May  this  a  type  and  emblem  be 
Of  that  great  meeting  all  shall  see, 
Where  truth  divine  tunes  every  chord 
In  harmony  with  Christ  the  Lord. 

3  0  Thou  who  touched  with  living  fire 
The  prophet's  lips,  our  thoughts  inspire  ; 
And  grant  tin;  grace  which  e'er  controls 
The  aims  and  words  of  loving  souls. 

331 


OCCASIONAL    HYMNS. 

235  7s.  M.  Bryant. 

1  Mighty  One,  before  whose  face, 

Wisdom  had  her  glorious  seat, 
When  the  orbs  that  people  space 
Sprang  to  birth  beneath  thy  feet : 

2  Source  of  truth,  whose  rays  alone 

Light  the  mighty  world  of  mind  ; 
God  of  love,  who  from  thy  throne 
Kindly  watchest  all  mankind : 

3  Shed  on  those,  who  in  thy  name 

Teach  the  way  of  truth  and  right, 
Shed  that  love's  undying  flame, 
Shed  that  wisdom's  guiding  light. 

236  C.  M.  Hymns  of  Zion. 

1  Joined  in  a  union  firm  and  strong, 

No  foe  our  ranks  can  break ; 
To  victory  we  press  along, 

And  glorious  warfare  make. 
Our  fervent  prayers  shall  still  prevail 

Against  a  host  of  sins  ; 
And  angels  every  Christian  hail 

Whose  love  a  conquest  wins. 

2  Then  let  our  ranks,  more  closely  joined, 

With  shield  and  buckler  stand  ; 
A  kingdom  we  at  last  shall  find, 

The  promised  spirit-land. 
Let  all  with  harmony  of  voice, 

In  lofty  praises  join  ; 
Let  every  soul  in  Christ  rejoice, 

With  rapture  all  divine. 

3  The  kindling  flame  begins  to  glow, 

Each  heart  grows  warm  with  love ; 
And  we  enjoy  on  earth  below, 

The  bliss  of  heaven  above ! 
0  thus  for  ever  may  Ave  feel, 

And  evermore  display 
Devotion's  pure  and  holy  zeal, 

In  Zion's  chosen  way. 
332 


OCCASIONAL    HYMNS. 

237  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

Eezinning  of  the  Year. 

1  Remark,  ray  soul,  the  narrow  bounds 

Of  the  revolving  year  ; 
How  swiftly  time  completes  its  rounds, 
How  brief  they  all  appear  ! 

2  Yet  like  an  idle  tale  -we  pass 

The  swiftly-gliding  year, 
And  study  how  we  may  increase 
The  speed  of  its  career. 

3  Waken,  0  God,  my  careless  heart, 

Its  great  concern  to  see, 
That  I  may  act  the  Christian  part, 
And  give  the  year  to  thee. 

4  So  shall  their  course  in  pleasure  roll, 

If  future  years  arise  ; 
Or  this  shall  bear  my  waiting  soul 
To  joys  beyond  the  skies. 

238  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

Ending  of  the  Year. 

1  God  of  our  lives  !  thy  various  praise 

Our  voices  shall  resound  ; 
Thy  hand  directs  our  fleeting  days, 
And  brings  the  seasons  round. 

2  To  thee  shall  grateful  songs  arise, 

Our  Father  and  our  Friend  ; 
"Whose  constant  mercies  from  the  skies, 
In  genial  streams,  descend. 

3  In  every  scene  of  life,  thy  care, 

Thy  boundless  love  we  see : 

And  constant  a<  thy  favors  are, 
So  should  our  praises  be. 

4  Still  may  thy  love  in  overy  scene, 

To  every  age,  appear, 
And  may  the  same  COmpassioD  deign 
To  I  ear. 

333 


OCCASIONAL    HYMNS. 

239  L.  M.  Enfield's  Sel. 

Goodness  of  God  in  the  Seasons. 

1  Great  God !  at  whose  all-powerful  call 

At  first  arose  this  beauteous  frame, 
By  thee  the  seasons  change,  and  all 
The  changing  seasons  speak  thy  name. 

2  Thy  bounty  bids  the  infant  year, 

From  winter  storms  recovered,  rise  ; 
When  thousand  grateful  scenes  appear, 
Fresh  opening  to  our  wondering  eyes. 

3  0,  how  delightful  'tis  to  see 

The  earth  in  vernal  beauty  dressed  ! 
While  in  each  herb,  and  flower,  and  tree, 
Thy  bright  perfections  shine  confessed  ! 

4  Indulgent  God  !  from  every  part, 

Thy  plenteous  blessings  largely  flow ; 
We  see, — we  taste  ; — let  every  heart 
With  grateful  love  and  worship  glow. 

240  7s.  M.  Barbauld. 

Praise  for  Blessings. 

1  Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise, 
For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days ; 
Bounteous  Source  of  every  joy, 
Let  thy  praise  our  tongues  employ. 

2  For  the  blessings  of  the  field, 
For  the  stores  the  gardens  yield, 
Clouds  that  drop  refreshing  dews, 
Suns  that  temperate  warmth  diffuse ; 

3  All  that  Spring,  with  bounteous  hand, 
Scatters  o'er  the  smiling  land  ; 

All  that  liberal  Autumn  pours 
From  her  rich  o'erflowing  stores ; — ■ 

4  These  to  thee,  our  God,  we  owe, 
Source  whence  all  our  blessings  flow ; 
And  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

334 


OCCASIONAL    HYMNS. 
24-1  7s.  M.  Sacred  Lyrics. 

ITymn  of  Thanksgiving. 

1  Swell  the  anthem,  raise  the  song; 
Praises  to  our  God  belong: 
Saints  and  angels  join  to  sing 
Praises  to  the  heavenly  King. 

2  Blessings  from  his  liberal  hand 
Flow  around  this  happy  land: 
Kept  by  him,  no  foes  annoy ; 
Peace  and  freedom  we  enjoy. 

3  Here,  beneath  a  virtuous  sway, 
May  we  cheerfully  obey, — 
Never  feed  oppression's  rod, — 
Ever  own  and  worship  God. 

4  Hark  !  the  voice  of  nature  sings 
Praises  to  the  King  of  kings; 
Let  us  join  the  choral  song, 
And  the  grateful  notes  prolong. 

242  L.  M.  Doddridge. 

The  same. 

1  Eternal  Source  of  every  joy! 

Well  may  thy  praise  our  lips  employ, 
While  in  thy  temple  we  appear, 
To  hail  thee  Sovereign  of  the  year. 

2  The  flowery  spring,  at  thy  command, 
Perfumes  the  air  and  paints  the  land; 
The  summer  suns  with  vigor  shine, 
To  raise  the  corn  and  cheer  the  vine. 

3  Thy  hand,  in  autumn,  richly  poors 
Through  all  our  coasts  redundant  stores; 

And  winters,  softened  by  thy  care, 
No  more  the  face  of  horror  wear. 

I   Seasons,  and  months,  and  weeks,  and  days, 
Demand  buc*  ga  of  praise; 

And  be  the  grateful  homage  paid, 
With  morning  light  and  evening  shade. 

335 


OCCASIONAL   HYMNS. 

243  C.  M.         Episcopal  Coll. 

Remember  thy  Creator. 

1  In  the  glad  morn  of  life,  when  youth 

With  generous  ardor  glows, 
And  shines  in  all  the  fairest  charms 
That  beauty  can  disclose ; 

2  Deep  on  thy  soul — before  its  powers 

Are  yet  by  vice  enslaved — 
Be  thy  Creator's  lofty  name 
And  character  engraved. 

3  For  soon  the  shades  of  grief  may  cloud 

The  sunshine  of  thy  days  ; 
And  cares  and  toils,  an  endless  round, 
Encompass  all  thy  ways. 

4  True  wisdom,  early  sought  and  gained, 

In  age  will  give  thee  rest ; 
0  then,  improve  the  morn  of  life, 
To  make  its  evening  blest ! 

244  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

The  Flight  of  Time. 

1  Mark  how  the  swift-winged  minutes  fly, 

And  hours  still  hasten  on  ! 
How  swift  the  circling  months  run  round ! 
How  soon  the  year  is  gone ! 

2  How  is  our  debt  of  love  increased 

To  that  sustaining  Power, 
Who  hath  upheld  our  feeble  frame, 
And  blest  each  rolling  hour. 

3  For  all  thy  favors,  0  our  God, 

Thy  goodness  we  adore  ; 
Thou  hast  our  cup  with  blessings  filled, 
And  made  that  cup  run  o'er. 

4  "What  shall  befall  in  future  life, 

We  would  not,  Lord,  inquire : 
To  be  prepared  for  all  thy  will, 
Be  this  our  chief  desire. 
336 


OCCASIONAL    HYMNS. 


245 


8s.  &  7s.  M.  PlERPON'T. 

Anniversary  Hymn. 

1  God  of  mercy,  do  thou  never 

From  our  offering  turn  away  ; 
But  command  a  blessing  ever 
On  the  memory  of  this  day. 

2  Light  and  peace  do  thou  ordain  it ; 

O'er  it  be  no  shadow  fluog, 
Let  no  deadly  darkness  stain  it, 
And  no  clouds  be  o'er  it  hung. 

3  May  the  song  this  people  raises, 

And  its  vows  to  thee  addressed. 

Mingle  with  the  prayers  and  praises, 

That  thou  nearest  from  the  blest. 

4  When  the  lips  are  cold  that  sing  thee, 

And  the  hearts  that  love  thee  dust, 
Father,  then  our  souls  shall  bring  thee 
Holier  love  and  firmer  trust. 

246  L-  M.  Merrick. 

Vanity  and  Shortness  of  Lift". 

1  Our  life  advancing  to  its  close, 
"While  scarce  its  early  dawn  it  knows, 
Swift  through  an  empty  shade  we  run, 
And  vanity  and  man  are  one. 

2  How  many,  e'en  in  youth's  gay  flower, 
Brief  pageants  of  the  noontide  hour, 
Have  faded  in  their  brightest  bloom, 
The  early  tenants  of  the  tomb ! 

3  God  of  my  fathers,  here,  as  they, 
I  walk  the  pilgrim  of  a  day  ; 

A  transient  guest,  thy  works  admire, 
And  instant  to  my  home  retire. 

4  0  Lord  of  life  and  seasons,  we 
Our  sole  reliance  place  on  thee  : 
In  thee  we  trust  with  holy  fear, 
And  bless  thee  for  each  circling  year. 

29  337 


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247  L-  M.  DODDREDGE. 

1  Thy  presence,  ever-living  God, 

Wide  through  all  nature  spreads  abroad : 
Thy  watchful  eyes,  which  never  sleep, 
In  every  place  thy  children  keep. 

2  To  thee  we  now  commit  our  ways, 
And  still  implore  thy  heavenly  grace : 
O,  let  thy  face  upon  us  shine ! 

Still  guard  and  guide  us,  Lord,  as  thine. 

3  Give  us  within  thy  house  to  raise 
Again  united  songs  of  praise ; 
Or,  if  that  joy  no  more  be  known, 
Give  us  to  meet  around  thy  throne. 

248  3D-  M.  Watts. 

1  From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise  ; 

Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 

2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord  ; 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word : 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  to  set  no  more. 

249  8s.  &  7s.  M.  S.  F.  Adams. 

1  Part  in  peace !     Is  day  before  us  ? 

Praise  his  name  for  life  and  light: 
Are  the  shadows  lengthening  o'er  us  ? 
Bless  his  care  who  guards  the  night. 

2  Part  in  peace !     With  deep  thanksgiving, 

Rendering,  as  we  homeward  tread, 
Gracious  service  to  the  living, 
Tranquil  memory  to  the  dead. 

3  Part  in  peace !     Such  are  the  praises 

God,  our  Maker,  loveth  best ; 
Such  the  worship  that  upraises 
Human  hearts  to  heavenly  rest. 
333 


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lis.  M.  Toplady. 

0  come,  and  adore  him ;  come  bow  at  his  feet, 
And  give  to  our  Father  the  praise  that  is  meet; 
Let  songs  of  thanksgiving  unceasingly  rise, 
To  join  the  full  chorus  that  gladdens  the  skies. 

To  him  who  hath  loved  us,  and  ever  will  love, 
Be  given  all  glory,  in  earth  and  above : 
His  blessing  attends  us  in  weal  and  in  woe, 
And  mercy  is  with  us  wherever  we  go. 

251  11s-  M«  Anonymous. 
Acquaint  thee,  0  mortal,  acquaint  thee  with  God, 
And  joy,  like  the  sunshine,  shall  beam  on  thy  road; 
And  peace,  like  the  dew-drop,  shall  fall  on  thy  head, 
And  sleep,  like  an  angel,  shall  visit  thy  bed. 
Acquaint  thee,  0  mortal,  acquaint  thee  with  God, 
And  he  shall  be  with  thee  when  fears  are  abroad : 
Thy  Guardian  he'll  prove,  'neath  the  banner  of  love, 
Thy  Guide  to  the  rest  of  the  kingdom  above. 

252  H.  M.  Doddridge. 

1  0  Zion,  tune  thy  voice, 

And  raise  thy  hands  on  high ! 
Tell  all  the  earth  thy  joys, 

And  boast  salvation  nigh : 
Cheerful  in  God,  arise  and  shine, 
While  rays  divine  stream  all  abroad. 

2  He  gilds  thy  mourning  face 

With  beams  which  cannot  fade: 
II is  all-resplendent  grace 

He  pours  around  thy  head  : 
The  nations  round  thy  form  shall  view, 
With  lustre  new  divinely  crowned. 

3  In  honor  to  his  name, 

Reflect  that  sacred  light : 
And  Laid  that  grace  proclaim, 

Which  make-  thy  darkness  bright: 
Pursue  his  praise,  till  sovereign  love, 
In  worlds  above,  the  glory  raise. 

339 


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253  8,  7,  4s.  Toplady. 

1  Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing ; 

Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace ; 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace : 

0  refresh  us, 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness ! 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 

For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound: 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound ! 

Ever  faithful 
To  the  truth  may  we  be  found  ! 

254-  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

1  Almighty  Father,  gracious  Power, 

Thy  grateful  children  own 
Thy  boundless  love,  and  bow  before 
Thine  everlasting  throne. 

2  For  ever  hallowed  be  thy  name, 

All  holy,  good,  and  wise  ; 
And  may  thy  perfect  will  be  done, 
In  earth,  as  in  the  skies. 


255  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

1  Once  more,  0  Lord,  let  grateful  praise 

In  songs  of  joy  to  thee  ascend  ; 
Thou  art  the  Guardian  of  our  days, 

Our  first  and  best  and  changeless  Friend. 

2  Since  every  day  and  every  hour, 

With  mercy  has  been  richly  crowned, 
Thy  love  and  wisdom,  grace  and  power, 
Will  evermore  to  us  abound. 

3  Hear,  then,  our  parting  hymn  of  praise, 
And  bind  our  hearts  in  love  divine  ; 

0  may  we  walk  in  wisdom's  ways, 
And  ever  feel  that  we  are  thine. 
340 


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256  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

1  Now,  Lord,  the  heavenly  seed  is  sown, 

Be  it  thy  servants'  care 
Thy  heavenly  blessing  to  bring  down 
By  humble,  fervent  prayer. 

2  In  vain  we  plant  without  thine  aid, 

And  water,  too,  in  vain : 
Lord  of  the  harvest,  God  of  grace, 
Send  down  thy  heavenly  rain. 

3  Then  shall  our  cheerful  hearts  and  tongues 

Begin  this  song  divine — 
"  Thou,  Lord,  hast  given  the  rich  increase, 
And  be  the  glory  thine." 

257  k.  M.  Doddridge. 

1  Eternal  Source  of  light  and  thought, 
Be  all  beneath  thyself  forgot, 

Whilst  thee,  great  Parent-mind,  we  own, 
In  prostrate  homage  round  thy  throne. 

2  0  may  we  live  before  thy  face 
The  willing  subjects  of  thy  grace, 
And  through  each  path  of  duty  move 
With  filial  awe  and  filial  love ! 

258  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

1  Eternal  Source  of  life  and  light, 

Supremely  good  and  wise, 
To  thee  we  bring  our  grateful  vows, 
To  thee  lift  up  our  eyes. 

2  Our  dark  and  erring  minds  illume 

With  truth's  celestial  rajs; 
Inspire  our  hearts  with  sacred  love, 
And  tune  our  lips  to  praise. 

3  Safely  conduct  us  by  thy  grace, 

Through  life's  perplexing  road, 
To  pleasures  which  for  ever  flow 
At  thy  right  hand,  0  (jod. 

341 


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259  0.  M.  Anonymous. 

1  Thy  gracious  aid,  0  Lord,  impart, 

To  give  thy  word  success  ; 
Write  all  its  precepts  on  the  heart, 
And  deep  its  truths  impress. 

2  Speed  thou  our  journey  on  the  way 

That  leads  to  joys  on  high, 
Where  truth  shines  forth  an  endless  day, 
And  love  shall  never  die. 

260  L-  M-  Wilde. 

1  Thou  God  of  Truth !  if  we  have  erred, 
Through  darkness,  from  thy  holy  word, 
Shed  on  our  minds-thy  better  light, 
That  we  may  worship  thee  aright. 

2  Thou  God  of  Love,  thy  grace  impart, 
With  this,  thy  truth,  to  every  heart, — ■ 
To  love,  as  we  are  loved  in  heaven, — 
Forgive,  as  we  are  there  forgiven. 

261  8s- &  7s.  M.  Anonymous. 

1  Praise  the  Lord,  by  whose  kind  favor 

Heavenly  truth  has  reached  our  ears : 
May  its  sweet  reviving  savor 

Cheer  our  hearts  and  calm  our  fears  ! 

2  Truth — how^sacred  is  the  treasure ! 

Teach  us,  Lord,  its  worth  to  know: 
Vain  the  hope,  and  short  the  pleasure, 
Which  from  other  sources  flow. 

3  May  our  souls,  thy  truth  possessing, 

Which  to-day  our  ears  have  heard, 
Feel  for  evermore  the  blessing 
By  thy  grace  divine  conferred. 

4  Till  thou  take  us  hence  for  ever, 

Saviour,  guide  us  with  thine  eye ; 
This  our  aim,  our  sole  endeavor, 
Thine  to  live,  and  thine  to  die ! 
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END   AND   MEANS. 


No.  28. 


7s.  &  5s.  M. 

God  shall  bo  all  in  all. 


A.  C.  Thomas. 


TiiOU  whose  wide-extended  sway, 
Suns  and  systems  e'er  obey  I 
Thou,  our  Guardian  and  our  Stay, 

Grace  and  truth  impart; 
May  thy  word  its  power  display, 
And  thy  love-enkindling  ray, 
Warm,  enlighten,  and  assay 

Every  waiting  heart. 

Thine  we  are.  and  humbly  we 
Lift  the  voice,  and  bend  the  knee ! 
Thou  art  worthy,  and  shalt  bo 

Evermore  adored: 
In  the  light  of  life,  we  see 
Least  and  greatest,  bond  and  free, 
Reconciled  in  Christ  to  thee, 

Holy,  holy  Lord  I 


Thou  by  all  sluilt  bo  confessed, 
Ever  blessing,  ever  blest, 
When  to  thy  eternal  rest 

In  the  courts  above, 
Thou  shalt  bring  the  sore  oppressed, 
Fill  each  joy-desiring  breast, 
Make  of  each  a  welcome  guest, 

At  the  feast  of  love. 

When  destroying  death  shall  die, 
Hushed  be  every  rising  sigh, 
Tears  be  wiped  from  every  eye, 

Nevermore  to  fall ; 
Then  shall  praises  fill  the  sky; 
And  angelic  hosts  shall  cry, 
Holy,  Holy  Lord,  Most  High, 

Thou  art  all  in  all. 


No.  29. 


lis.  M. 


A.  C.  Thomas. 


The  Mercy  of  the  Lord. 

To  thee,  O  my  Father,  to  thee  will  I  cling, 
For  thou  art  my  God,  my  Redeemer  and  King ; 
And,  feeling  thy  blessing,  my  spirit  shall  know, 
Thy  mercy  is  with  me  wherever  I  go. 

Farewell  to  the  anguish  of  doubt  and  despair, 
And  welcome  the  rapture  of  praise  and  of  prayer ; 
Siuce,  meekly  confiding,  in  faith  I  rejoice 
To  hear  the  sweet  tones  of  thy  comforting  voice. 

Farewell  to  the  pleasures  the  world  may  afford, 
Since  thou  art  :ny  Father,  my  Guardian  and  Lord; 
Nor  fear  I  the  darkness  of  death  and  the  tomb, 
Since  thou  art  my  Light  in  the  midst  of  the  gloom. 

Around  mo  there  "shincth  the  heavenly  ray 
Which  scattereth  clouds  and  their  shadows  away, 
And  meltcth  my  soul  in  devotional  glow, — 
For  mercy  is  with  me  wherever  1  go. 

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INDEX  OP  TUNES. 
L.  M....1  Leyden.  2  Old  Hundred. 
3  Sterling.  4  Migdol.  5  Seasons.  6  He- 
bron. 7  Ward.  8  Wbittemore.  10  Not- 
toway. C.  M....9  Fatherland.  11  Coro- 
nation. 12  Hezron.  13  Balerma.  14 
Howard.     15  Ortonville.      16  Marlow. 

Martin's.    27  Peterborough 

18  Grove.     S.M.  19  Maitland. 

low.  ,21  Froome 7s.  M....22 

Pleyel's  Hv.    23  Eltham 8s  &  7s  M. 

..24  Harwell.    25  "Wilrnot.    26  Sicilian. 

28  Bannockburn 29  Albert 

30  Portuguese  Hymn. 


IS 


360 


